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.
A wallflower Punch talks to Judy
In a crowded corner where anybody can listen in
But they don't read page-to-page or speak easy
Now, they're gonna go say the words in the wrong order again
They walk in a circle through all the sidewalk scenes
They used to be a part of one time, now, everybody just stares and whispers
Driving around up and down Division Street
I used to like it here, it just bums me out to remember
Can't you ever treat anyone nice?
Think I'm gonna make the same mistake twice
Oh, they draw the curtain, wait for a call
Pretty lucky if they get any kind of response at all
Can't you ever treat anyone nice?
Think I'm gonna make the same mistake twice
Gonna make the same mistake twice
In a crowded corner where anybody can listen in
But they don't read page-to-page or speak easy
Now, they're gonna go say the words in the wrong order again
They walk in a circle through all the sidewalk scenes
They used to be a part of one time, now, everybody just stares and whispers
Driving around up and down Division Street
I used to like it here, it just bums me out to remember
Can't you ever treat anyone nice?
Think I'm gonna make the same mistake twice
Oh, they draw the curtain, wait for a call
Pretty lucky if they get any kind of response at all
Can't you ever treat anyone nice?
Think I'm gonna make the same mistake twice
Gonna make the same mistake twice
Lyrics submitted by EnjOy IncUbus, edited by Jate, cultnervous
Punch and Judy Lyrics as written by Steven Paul Smith
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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