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.
Yeah yeah ya
Came from the skies
Burst through the gates
With no mercy or disguise
With their hearts set out in flames
I know; I've seen the master plan
Well I'm just a man
(I am just a man)
I'm not giving in
All the people understand
'Cause they all fell down and prayed
I know;
I've seen the master plan
Kill the President
They killed the President
They killed the President
Came from the skies
(Came from the skies)
In all shades of green
We can always justify
We can measure up your dreams
I know;
I've seen the master plan
Kill the President
They Killed the President
Yeah yeah ya
Yeah yeah ya
Yeah yeah ya
They killed the President
they've killed the President
I'm just a man
Came from the skies
Burst through the gates
With no mercy or disguise
With their hearts set out in flames
I know; I've seen the master plan
Well I'm just a man
(I am just a man)
I'm not giving in
All the people understand
'Cause they all fell down and prayed
I know;
I've seen the master plan
Kill the President
They killed the President
They killed the President
Came from the skies
(Came from the skies)
In all shades of green
We can always justify
We can measure up your dreams
I know;
I've seen the master plan
Kill the President
They Killed the President
Yeah yeah ya
Yeah yeah ya
Yeah yeah ya
They killed the President
they've killed the President
I'm just a man
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