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.
Yes, I heard all that you had to say
That's when it all fell apart
Might be hated, but I can't pretend
I liked you better before
So long, So long
Front foot leads the back one
Go on, and it won't be too soon
I'm gone, I'm gone
And onto the next one
So long, and I won't be back soon
Yes, I'm be blue, but from holding my breath
Like I have from the start
I'm a villain and I should confess
I liked you better before
So long, So long
And onto the next one
Go on, and it won't be too soon
I'm gone, I'm gone
Bet you saw this one coming
So long, and I won't be back soon
It's hateful to say, See it this way
Don't even know who you are
But in my defense, I'd do it again
Don't need to know who you are
So long, So long
And onto the next one
Go on, and it won't be too soon
Your gone, Your gone
Are you waiting for something?
Go on, 'cause I won't be back soon
It's hateful to say, see it this way
Don't even know who you are
But in my defense, I'd do it again
Don't need to know who you are
So long, So long
Front foot leads the back one
Go on, 'cause you won't be too soon
You're lost and gone
And onto the next one
Don't need to know who you are
Don't need to know who you are
That's when it all fell apart
Might be hated, but I can't pretend
I liked you better before
So long, So long
Front foot leads the back one
Go on, and it won't be too soon
I'm gone, I'm gone
And onto the next one
So long, and I won't be back soon
Yes, I'm be blue, but from holding my breath
Like I have from the start
I'm a villain and I should confess
I liked you better before
So long, So long
And onto the next one
Go on, and it won't be too soon
I'm gone, I'm gone
Bet you saw this one coming
So long, and I won't be back soon
It's hateful to say, See it this way
Don't even know who you are
But in my defense, I'd do it again
Don't need to know who you are
So long, So long
And onto the next one
Go on, and it won't be too soon
Your gone, Your gone
Are you waiting for something?
Go on, 'cause I won't be back soon
It's hateful to say, see it this way
Don't even know who you are
But in my defense, I'd do it again
Don't need to know who you are
So long, So long
Front foot leads the back one
Go on, 'cause you won't be too soon
You're lost and gone
And onto the next one
Don't need to know who you are
Don't need to know who you are
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OK...I do not think it is about a one night stand. To me the song is all about a guy/girl trying to convince themselves its all OK after a relationship has ended. We've all done this. A relationship ends, probably one that deep down meant a lot, and we're like...its cool, see ya later, "I'm on to the next one". This song has lots of emotions that change from line to line. The 3/4 time key has a playful tone to it, very free spirited etc. But the lines themselves are filled with hurt. "I don't even to know who you are" then he changes it to (ya know strike that I dont care that I dont know you and adds) "I don't need to know who you are" is just like a shrug off. Yet he keeps repeating it over and over. The final lines of the song say "you're lost and gone and on to the next one" makes you feel like you the writer is standing back watching the person go on to the next one, like they told them to, yet repeats those lines over and again about the fact they don't need to know them. I love the lines "yes I'm blue but from holding my breath, like I have from the start" How many times have you been in a relationship where you are not yourself, and you've held back feelings and anger etc, out of fear. I think this line is a release of that feeling. It doesnt go along with a one night stand scenario.... So basically I see this as a way for the writer to convince themselves, ok, fine, so long, see ya, i'm cool...but deep down he knows he's just covering it all up.
@alwayssearching2 you absolutely nailed it