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.
If mamma was married, we'd live in a house
As private as private can be
Just mamma, three ducks, five canaries, A mouse
Two monkeys, One father, Six turtles, and me
If mamma was married
If mamma was married, I'd jump in the air
and give all my toeshoes to you
I'd get all those hair ribbons out of my hair
And once and for all, I'd get mamma out, too
If mamma was married
Mamma, Get out your white dress
You've done it before
without much success
Mamma,godspeed and god bless
We're not keeping score, whats one more or less?
Oh, mamma, say yes
And waltz down the aisle while you may
I'll gladly support you
I'll even escort you
And I'll gladly give you away
Oh, mamma, get married today
If mamma was married, there wouldn't be any more
Let me entertain you
Let me make you smile
I will do some kicks
I will do some tricks
Sing out Louise!Smile, baby!
Mamma, please take our advice
we aren't the Lunts
I'm not Fanny Brice
Mamma, we'll buy you the rice
If only this once
You wouldn't think twice
It could be so nice if mamma got married to stay
But mamma gets married and married
and married
And never gets carried away
Oh, mamma
Oh, mamma
Oh, mamma
get married today.
As private as private can be
Just mamma, three ducks, five canaries, A mouse
Two monkeys, One father, Six turtles, and me
If mamma was married
If mamma was married, I'd jump in the air
and give all my toeshoes to you
I'd get all those hair ribbons out of my hair
And once and for all, I'd get mamma out, too
If mamma was married
Mamma, Get out your white dress
You've done it before
without much success
Mamma,godspeed and god bless
We're not keeping score, whats one more or less?
Oh, mamma, say yes
And waltz down the aisle while you may
I'll gladly support you
I'll even escort you
And I'll gladly give you away
Oh, mamma, get married today
If mamma was married, there wouldn't be any more
Let me entertain you
Let me make you smile
I will do some kicks
I will do some tricks
Sing out Louise!Smile, baby!
Mamma, please take our advice
we aren't the Lunts
I'm not Fanny Brice
Mamma, we'll buy you the rice
If only this once
You wouldn't think twice
It could be so nice if mamma got married to stay
But mamma gets married and married
and married
And never gets carried away
Oh, mamma
Oh, mamma
Oh, mamma
get married today.
Lyrics submitted by BroadwayAngel232
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