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.
Everyday he plays the game per se
He's got them running around
Will they fall to the ground everytime
Life inside, he's got something to hide
Right now he's angry, denied
With a reason so don't wonder why
You're past your prime
Know what they've said is what I've done
Killed my respect for everyone
I've come this far
Not going back this time
Take a gun, they're only there for fun
It must be a movie or song
If it's right or it's wrong, it's a sign
Point the blame, violence in life's the same
And with no reason for that
We just make up the facts everytime
Make fun the crime
Know what they've said is what I've done
Killed my respect for everyone
I've come this far
Not going back this time
Know what they've said is what I've done
You can't be sure, you never know
I've come this far
Not going back this time
Hey! You've got your own opinion
Got your own opinion
You decide
Hey! You've got your own opinion
Got your own opinion
You decide
Everyday he plays the game per se
He's got them running around
Will they fall to the ground everytime
Life inside, he's got something to hide
Right now he's angry, denied
With a reason so don't wonder why
You're past your prime
Know what they've said is what I've done
Killed my respect for everyone
I've come this far
Not going back this time
Know what they've said is what I've done
You can't be sure, you never know
I've come this far
Not going back this time
Hey! Not going back this time
Hey! Not going back this time
Hey! Not going back this time
He's got them running around
Will they fall to the ground everytime
Life inside, he's got something to hide
Right now he's angry, denied
With a reason so don't wonder why
You're past your prime
Know what they've said is what I've done
Killed my respect for everyone
I've come this far
Not going back this time
Take a gun, they're only there for fun
It must be a movie or song
If it's right or it's wrong, it's a sign
Point the blame, violence in life's the same
And with no reason for that
We just make up the facts everytime
Make fun the crime
Know what they've said is what I've done
Killed my respect for everyone
I've come this far
Not going back this time
Know what they've said is what I've done
You can't be sure, you never know
I've come this far
Not going back this time
Hey! You've got your own opinion
Got your own opinion
You decide
Hey! You've got your own opinion
Got your own opinion
You decide
Everyday he plays the game per se
He's got them running around
Will they fall to the ground everytime
Life inside, he's got something to hide
Right now he's angry, denied
With a reason so don't wonder why
You're past your prime
Know what they've said is what I've done
Killed my respect for everyone
I've come this far
Not going back this time
Know what they've said is what I've done
You can't be sure, you never know
I've come this far
Not going back this time
Hey! Not going back this time
Hey! Not going back this time
Hey! Not going back this time
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Fall to the Ground Lyrics as written by Grant Relf Cameron Baines
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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absolutely awesome song, the music builds and makes these lyrics express there meanings, fab!
This song is really good, I'm not too clear on the meaning though. My favorite part is when it goes "Know what they said is what I've done Killed my respect for everyone". It is way cool.