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.
understanding run right through my veins never ending sacrifice we made
remember when we sat in golden gate park in the presence of an officer which probably wasn't very
smart twenty going on twenty-one try not to act so young but where's the fun in trying chose the
road we're on and there's no turning back sitting on the steps in st. mark's in the presence of an
officer which probably wasn't very smart. s
remember when we sat in golden gate park in the presence of an officer which probably wasn't very
smart twenty going on twenty-one try not to act so young but where's the fun in trying chose the
road we're on and there's no turning back sitting on the steps in st. mark's in the presence of an
officer which probably wasn't very smart. s
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This is one of the best songs, I've Ever Heard. I love it. I just love the music and the sound of his voice with it. HRC rocks!!!!!!!!!!!
I agree.
Great song, great band. Period.
Dont miss them.
hrc is one of the greatest bands i've heard in a while. they are awesome. every song is original and they play so well together.
one of my friends told me about a band called .moneen. if you like hrc, you'll dig these guys, so check them out.
another great HRC song!!
i really like this song, short lyrics but songs that are too long sometimes get boring!
This is just one of those songs where you can picture the lyrics. I find that the shorter HRC songs are the most meaningful and the best. They exceed the short lived greatness of their catchier songs.
can hot rod circuit do no wrong?
I just saw them at the TLA in March and they played this song after a fan begged them, Andy said " Don't be pissed if I fuck this up". It was incredible! Was anyone else there?
fuckin christ they are awesome.
i just cant help but see the weed metaphors in so many of their songs, this one is no different. i don't know the meaning, just seems like they got caught smoking. maybe that's in itself a metaphor for being caught between teenager and full blown adult.
just reading to much into it, but seriously great song
and then i realized i'm an idiot. it's clearly about drinking in parks, i'm a fool!
i'm just canadian so 19 is legal.. 20 going on 21 is turning of age, i can't believe that took me so long to realize
well, radio song is still about budz ;)