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 said I think I'm overwhelmed but we're just friends
Keith said well I don't need another friend
Caved in and counted out and he doesn't understand
Why are the ones that hurt the ones that hold my hand?
While they pretend to scratch your back
They hold the knife aside
And when they feel they've gained your trust
They drive it in your spine
What is it that makes them sure
Their confidence be so secure
Does everyone put prices on their pride?
No Keith Ledsome this is your life
He thinks could first impressions really be my enemy?
And is appearance so important?
Caved in and counted out and he doesn't understand
Why are the ones that hurt the ones that hold my hand?
While they pretend to scratch your back
They hold the knife aside
And when they feel they've gained your trust
They drive it in your spine
What is it that makes them sure
Their confidence be so secure
Does everyone put prices on their pride?
No Keith Ledsome this is your life
Does anyone know nights alone just waiting for that call?
I shun your sappy unity until the final fall
Throw back a few more drinks and bleed my knuckles raw
Keith says I know that you feel sorry for me
It's my life's story
While they pretend to scratch your back
They hold the knife aside
And when they feel they've gained your trust
They drive it in your spine
What is it that makes them sure
Their confidence be so secure
Does everyone put prices on their pride?
No Keith Ledsome this is your life
Keith said well I don't need another friend
Caved in and counted out and he doesn't understand
Why are the ones that hurt the ones that hold my hand?
While they pretend to scratch your back
They hold the knife aside
And when they feel they've gained your trust
They drive it in your spine
What is it that makes them sure
Their confidence be so secure
Does everyone put prices on their pride?
No Keith Ledsome this is your life
He thinks could first impressions really be my enemy?
And is appearance so important?
Caved in and counted out and he doesn't understand
Why are the ones that hurt the ones that hold my hand?
While they pretend to scratch your back
They hold the knife aside
And when they feel they've gained your trust
They drive it in your spine
What is it that makes them sure
Their confidence be so secure
Does everyone put prices on their pride?
No Keith Ledsome this is your life
Does anyone know nights alone just waiting for that call?
I shun your sappy unity until the final fall
Throw back a few more drinks and bleed my knuckles raw
Keith says I know that you feel sorry for me
It's my life's story
While they pretend to scratch your back
They hold the knife aside
And when they feel they've gained your trust
They drive it in your spine
What is it that makes them sure
Their confidence be so secure
Does everyone put prices on their pride?
No Keith Ledsome this is your life
Lyrics submitted by risse_des_feuers
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