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.
Go on and take your best shot
Blow them away
I don't know why
And lately I don't understand
Why the world's so blind
And no one seems to give a damn
Don't let them say
That you can't be the things that you
Don't believe them
You gotta take your best shot
Blow them away
I don't know why
Everything's not okay
Try before you die
'Cause that just might be today
Don't let them say
That you can't be the things that you want
Just believe in yourself
And take your best shot
Blow them away
This is your life
What are you gonna do
Blow them away
I don't know why
And lately I don't understand
Why the world's so blind
And no one seems to give a damn
Don't let them say
That you can't be the things that you
Don't believe them
You gotta take your best shot
Blow them away
I don't know why
Everything's not okay
Try before you die
'Cause that just might be today
Don't let them say
That you can't be the things that you want
Just believe in yourself
And take your best shot
Blow them away
This is your life
What are you gonna do
Lyrics submitted by thekronic420
Take Your Best Shot Lyrics as written by Brian Ebejer Ebejer
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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