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.
The only way I know is just to rip it
Oc west coast never comin' with a slick hit
Everything is low-fi the music makes me so high
Comin' from my heart just like I first came out of long I
As the seconds go by allow me just to speak my
Thoughts on many topics all pertaining to the most high
As the music rocks on just let me get my rock on
The preacher gets his talk on we all get our walk on
The whole thing is just lovely so beautiful it's ugly
Gather like a rally put it down for southern cali
(chorus)
This is my father's word whoa let me ne'er forget
That though the wrong
Seems so strong
He is the ruler yet
The supertones rock your world
Supertones rock your car
We got mad plans like hannibal or just george peppard
That's a reference to the a-team
The dream team with the sure shot
If you will allow us we'll break you out like murdock
Rockin' is my occupation
I could blow for longer than the birth of a nation
If there's ever been a question of my dedication
Tremble now before the power of my vibration
Let me keep this very simple every sould is a temple
Who gets the glory there the prince of the air
Or maybe your career
Whom is it that you fear not fear like a gun
But like the heat of the sun
If you fear God then you're wise keep your eyes on the prize
Learn to tell the truth from lies live with no compromise
I like the sound of that now keep yourself on track
Against the tide like luther and we'll never take it back
In this world there will be trouble
And there will be trials but don't fibe up the struggle 'cause
It's only for a while
Oc west coast never comin' with a slick hit
Everything is low-fi the music makes me so high
Comin' from my heart just like I first came out of long I
As the seconds go by allow me just to speak my
Thoughts on many topics all pertaining to the most high
As the music rocks on just let me get my rock on
The preacher gets his talk on we all get our walk on
The whole thing is just lovely so beautiful it's ugly
Gather like a rally put it down for southern cali
(chorus)
This is my father's word whoa let me ne'er forget
That though the wrong
Seems so strong
He is the ruler yet
The supertones rock your world
Supertones rock your car
We got mad plans like hannibal or just george peppard
That's a reference to the a-team
The dream team with the sure shot
If you will allow us we'll break you out like murdock
Rockin' is my occupation
I could blow for longer than the birth of a nation
If there's ever been a question of my dedication
Tremble now before the power of my vibration
Let me keep this very simple every sould is a temple
Who gets the glory there the prince of the air
Or maybe your career
Whom is it that you fear not fear like a gun
But like the heat of the sun
If you fear God then you're wise keep your eyes on the prize
Learn to tell the truth from lies live with no compromise
I like the sound of that now keep yourself on track
Against the tide like luther and we'll never take it back
In this world there will be trouble
And there will be trials but don't fibe up the struggle 'cause
It's only for a while
Lyrics submitted by OiSterHedPhan
Father's World Lyrics as written by
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Lyrics powered by LyricFind
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
Standing On The Edge Of Summer
Thursday
Thursday
Fast Car
Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman
"Fast car" is kind of a continuation of Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run." It has all the clawing your way to a better life, but in this case the protagonist never makes it with her love; in fact she is dragged back down by him.
There is still an amazing amount of hope and will in the lyrics; and the lyrics themselve rank and easy five. If only music was stronger it would be one of those great radio songs that you hear once a week 20 years after it was released. The imagery is almost tear-jerking ("City lights lay out before us", "Speeds so fast felt like I was drunk"), and the idea of starting from nothing and just driving and working and denigrating yourself for a chance at being just above poverty, then losing in the end is just painful and inspiring at the same time.
Holiday
Bee Gees
Bee Gees
@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
Magical
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
How would you describe the feeling of being in love? For Ed Sheeran, the word is “Magical.” in HIS three-minute album opener, he makes an attempt to capture the beauty and delicacy of true love with words. He describes the magic of it all over a bright Pop song produced by Aaron Dessner.
American Town
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran shares a short story of reconnecting with an old flame on “American Town.” The track is about a holiday Ed Sheeran spends with his countrywoman who resides in America. The two are back together after a long period apart, and get around to enjoying a bunch of fun activities while rekindling the flames of their romance.
i could comment on every single one of their songs but thats gonna take me forever! this is what i love about the supertones! they rock out for a reason. they have profound things to say, but they say it simmply and to the beat of amazingly catchy toons. i love love love the first verse!! even though this is the one supertones song i find it impossible to sing. its like an unreachable key for me.