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.
Went to the corner of second and main
And there was someone there who mentioned that they hoped that it would rain
Forever, forever, so they could drown in peace.
Went down to the hodskin p.l.
But there was nobody to answer when I rang the doorbell
Forever, forever so now I'm sad all the time.
Sick and sad again.
Sometimes I'd like the rain to end.
Sick and sad again.
Sometimes I'd like to stand on my own two feet.
Today was the day but she threw it all away
And I could never understand
'Cause she was never one to play by the rules of the game
Her and me we're so the same
I try so hard and I never give in
And I am never satisfied until the day that I win
Agaisnt them but I don't care I'll follow her to anywhere.
And there was someone there who mentioned that they hoped that it would rain
Forever, forever, so they could drown in peace.
Went down to the hodskin p.l.
But there was nobody to answer when I rang the doorbell
Forever, forever so now I'm sad all the time.
Sick and sad again.
Sometimes I'd like the rain to end.
Sick and sad again.
Sometimes I'd like to stand on my own two feet.
Today was the day but she threw it all away
And I could never understand
'Cause she was never one to play by the rules of the game
Her and me we're so the same
I try so hard and I never give in
And I am never satisfied until the day that I win
Agaisnt them but I don't care I'll follow her to anywhere.
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