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.
I sleep on the white, tile lobby floor
In case there'll be time to visit stars
The bright lights aren't on, but I'm awake
Now nervous your voice sounds on the phone
You were clean when you checking were out at the desk
Volition and choice that I've removed
And I'll be beside you at the time
But I'll have to wait 'til I can...
Call (call)
Call (call)
The thought kept you home while I was gone
I left you a note when you woke up
Don't be alarmed, I wouldn't split
Upon being here for you to...
Call (call)
Call (call)
It's useless, forget I messed up your airs
So tempting, for all last patience has
So I'm for coldness, blaming luck
For warning, is there no need to...
Call (call)
Call (call)
In case there'll be time to visit stars
The bright lights aren't on, but I'm awake
Now nervous your voice sounds on the phone
You were clean when you checking were out at the desk
Volition and choice that I've removed
And I'll be beside you at the time
But I'll have to wait 'til I can...
Call (call)
Call (call)
The thought kept you home while I was gone
I left you a note when you woke up
Don't be alarmed, I wouldn't split
Upon being here for you to...
Call (call)
Call (call)
It's useless, forget I messed up your airs
So tempting, for all last patience has
So I'm for coldness, blaming luck
For warning, is there no need to...
Call (call)
Call (call)
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man i love this song. CALL CALL!
This song has a really great beat to it, and i like the lyrics. The faint has a very interesting writing style... it makes them unique, and combines well with their music.
great sounding song, cant wait till they turn out more stuff
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none of you discussed the meaning of the song. DISCUSS PLEASE!
I think this song might be about plastic surgery maybe?
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this song, especially the first verse, gives a good aura of hospitals (white tile floors, reception desks, doctors, patients, bright lights). also, between doctors and their patients, you have to trust the doctors with your life and there's permission and consent to be given everywhere. i'm not sure what the actual MEANING of this song is, though.
From what I gather, this song is about a person close to the song writer that died due to a doctor error? He is also questioning the disclaimer that patients are required to sign that basically waives the surgeon of any responsibility.
Anyone have anything else?