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.
She hates the water but she likes the rain
We altered chemicals in hair spray
The hardest part was not the atmosphere
Disguising glitter as a souvenir
And all I really want to say-
Was accidentally blown away
She's always waiting for tomorrow
But I said what about today
She likes the buttons on the radio
And tuned just right troubles all go away
Don't hurt yourself now on the razor wire skin
Was easier than yours and mine
And now there's nothing left to tell-
About a girl I loved in jail
Mother Mary had a gun stolen from the sun
Shine that burns my eyes but gives me life
Super fine hinas in stripes unite tonight
We altered chemicals in hair spray
The hardest part was not the atmosphere
Disguising glitter as a souvenir
And all I really want to say-
Was accidentally blown away
She's always waiting for tomorrow
But I said what about today
She likes the buttons on the radio
And tuned just right troubles all go away
Don't hurt yourself now on the razor wire skin
Was easier than yours and mine
And now there's nothing left to tell-
About a girl I loved in jail
Mother Mary had a gun stolen from the sun
Shine that burns my eyes but gives me life
Super fine hinas in stripes unite tonight
Lyrics submitted by Mopnugget
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