In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
This is what Ive got Ive gotta make the most
So ruthless resilient and reeling from all around
With so little left its hard enough to breathe
Much less lead the savage life of who turned out to be
Whats left to do
But beg for milk and scraps
This cats all over town
Toiling for touch through trash
There will be time for sleeping when theres time for breathing
And right now im running with guns to get money
To buy back the beauty I sold short cuz I couldn't see
What was right in front of me
Its not up to me so im letting this go
The noose round the neck is now simply a rope
The fish are still swimming, the dogs still do hunt
But as for me I gave up on love
What's left to say
When all the doors close
This cats all over town
Taking off his clothes
Im not this desperate I just play it on tv
Turn on the cameras it comes marching outta me
Your wish is what I want ill take it on my knees
Don't worry baby it feels better the more it bleeds
I'd give you anything to make you happy
What do you want, what do you need
I swear to god I'd give you anything
Is it sex is it blood is it drugs is it money
Fishnets and lipstick on some redlight district
Do you fancy a fetish that would let us avoid
Reality and just enjoy?
Maybe its all wrong, baby its all wrong
But if you dont object, how could I
There will be time for breathing when theres time for sleeping
And right now im running with guns to get money
To buy back the beauty I sold short cuz I couldn't see
What was right in front of me
I'd give you anything to make you happy
I could never love you
But im a cup
So drink and drink from me
Till there is none
So ruthless resilient and reeling from all around
With so little left its hard enough to breathe
Much less lead the savage life of who turned out to be
Whats left to do
But beg for milk and scraps
This cats all over town
Toiling for touch through trash
There will be time for sleeping when theres time for breathing
And right now im running with guns to get money
To buy back the beauty I sold short cuz I couldn't see
What was right in front of me
Its not up to me so im letting this go
The noose round the neck is now simply a rope
The fish are still swimming, the dogs still do hunt
But as for me I gave up on love
What's left to say
When all the doors close
This cats all over town
Taking off his clothes
Im not this desperate I just play it on tv
Turn on the cameras it comes marching outta me
Your wish is what I want ill take it on my knees
Don't worry baby it feels better the more it bleeds
I'd give you anything to make you happy
What do you want, what do you need
I swear to god I'd give you anything
Is it sex is it blood is it drugs is it money
Fishnets and lipstick on some redlight district
Do you fancy a fetish that would let us avoid
Reality and just enjoy?
Maybe its all wrong, baby its all wrong
But if you dont object, how could I
There will be time for breathing when theres time for sleeping
And right now im running with guns to get money
To buy back the beauty I sold short cuz I couldn't see
What was right in front of me
I'd give you anything to make you happy
I could never love you
But im a cup
So drink and drink from me
Till there is none
Lyrics submitted by GreenInk
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