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.
Excuse me now I've got a call
I'll take this call from Valhalla
Please tell my friends from outer space
You are my son, you'll take my place
And if the revolution comes
I've got some good friends there
Take my place, after all you are my son
You take the moon, I'll take the sun
And by the way if the revolution comes
Please take my rifles, take my guns
A single bullet loaded in each one
And if you don't like my melody
I'll sing it in a major key, I'll sing it very happily
But if everybody is all aboard
Let’s take it back to that minor chord
You are my son, you'll take my place
Please tell my friends from outer space
I'll take this call from Valhalla
Excuse me now I've got a call
I've got some good friends there
Revolution comes
A single bullet loaded in each one
Please take my rifles, take my guns
And by the way if the revolution comes
Please take my rifles, take my guns
You take my place because you are my son
Excuse me now, I'll take the sun
I'll take my place in Valhalla
And if the revolution comes
Please take my gun
I'll take this call from Valhalla
Please tell my friends from outer space
You are my son, you'll take my place
And if the revolution comes
I've got some good friends there
Take my place, after all you are my son
You take the moon, I'll take the sun
And by the way if the revolution comes
Please take my rifles, take my guns
A single bullet loaded in each one
And if you don't like my melody
I'll sing it in a major key, I'll sing it very happily
But if everybody is all aboard
Let’s take it back to that minor chord
You are my son, you'll take my place
Please tell my friends from outer space
I'll take this call from Valhalla
Excuse me now I've got a call
I've got some good friends there
Revolution comes
A single bullet loaded in each one
Please take my rifles, take my guns
And by the way if the revolution comes
Please take my rifles, take my guns
You take my place because you are my son
Excuse me now, I'll take the sun
I'll take my place in Valhalla
And if the revolution comes
Please take my gun
Lyrics submitted by dragonflower44
Bullet Lyrics as written by Charles Thompson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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