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 know you're making
Accidents and stars for everyone
You're amazing
Half of them won't know until you're gone
And in this ritual
You take command and lose control
And in this situation
Find an ocean, sell your soul
Fly around my pretty little miss
Why don't you
Fly around my pretty little miss
Why don't you
Fly around my pretty little miss
Why don't you
Fly around my pretty little miss
And when it's over
Set aside a moment to forget
It's now or never
Now's the chance to choose what you'll regret
To taking all your time
And leaving me with more than I want
Because I know this time
Absolutely, positively
May, maybe
May, maybe
May, maybe
May
Fly around my pretty little miss
Why don't you
Fly around my pretty little miss
Why don't you
Fly around my pretty little miss
Why don't you
Fly around my pretty little miss
And all the signs of your life
You're making all time alright
And all the lines of your life
You make it fine
And when it's later
Open up your window just in case
You're a radar
Built to scan the deeps of outer space
And if you recognize
Subtle patterns in the sky
Don't take it as a sign
Unless it eases your mind
Why don't you
Fly around my pretty little miss
Why don't you
Fly around my pretty little miss
Why don't you
Fly around my pretty little miss
Why don't you
Fly around my pretty little miss
Accidents and stars for everyone
You're amazing
Half of them won't know until you're gone
And in this ritual
You take command and lose control
And in this situation
Find an ocean, sell your soul
Fly around my pretty little miss
Why don't you
Fly around my pretty little miss
Why don't you
Fly around my pretty little miss
Why don't you
Fly around my pretty little miss
And when it's over
Set aside a moment to forget
It's now or never
Now's the chance to choose what you'll regret
To taking all your time
And leaving me with more than I want
Because I know this time
Absolutely, positively
May, maybe
May, maybe
May, maybe
May
Fly around my pretty little miss
Why don't you
Fly around my pretty little miss
Why don't you
Fly around my pretty little miss
Why don't you
Fly around my pretty little miss
And all the signs of your life
You're making all time alright
And all the lines of your life
You make it fine
And when it's later
Open up your window just in case
You're a radar
Built to scan the deeps of outer space
And if you recognize
Subtle patterns in the sky
Don't take it as a sign
Unless it eases your mind
Why don't you
Fly around my pretty little miss
Why don't you
Fly around my pretty little miss
Why don't you
Fly around my pretty little miss
Why don't you
Fly around my pretty little miss
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oooh i looooveee this songgg! it makes me feel so jolly!
I'd like to believe this song is supposed to be encourgement for a chick who doesn't see how great she is. "Now's the chance to choose what you'll regret."
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i agree with milkman
brilliant
certainly up there with "randy describes eternity" as some of the best built to spill lyrics.
that third verse is amazing.
Great example of BTS's awesome slider usage in the background
Good feel-good song
the milkman knows whats up
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