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.
Verse 1:
I'm on parade, you don't say: why can't you see that
Keeping my feelings at bay: why can't you see that when
When you're around, you just get me down, I'm better off without you x 2
I'm just better off...
Verse 2:
All of the years add up to: why can't you see that
Something has happened to you: why can't you see that when
When you're around, you just get me down, I'm better off without you x 4
You just get me down
It's not me, it can't be
I'd rather leave
It's getting hard, to be a part
Of what is around
Is this the situation of the time
If so you can have yours, I want mine
I know there's something better you could be
Now I am past caring, completely
When you're around, you just get me down, I'm better off without you x 4
I'm on parade, you don't say: why can't you see that
Keeping my feelings at bay: why can't you see that when
When you're around, you just get me down, I'm better off without you x 2
I'm just better off...
Verse 2:
All of the years add up to: why can't you see that
Something has happened to you: why can't you see that when
When you're around, you just get me down, I'm better off without you x 4
You just get me down
It's not me, it can't be
I'd rather leave
It's getting hard, to be a part
Of what is around
Is this the situation of the time
If so you can have yours, I want mine
I know there's something better you could be
Now I am past caring, completely
When you're around, you just get me down, I'm better off without you x 4
Lyrics submitted by cheerupemokd
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this is my all time favourite jebediah. their lyrics are always pretty simple but i think this one is about a person kevin knows, probably a girl, who he used to know well but since then have grown apart and become different people.
I totally agree with Jimmytheexploder. One of he deeper jeb songs for sure. The only thing i disagree with is it might no tnesacarily be about a gurl, it could be about a family member, a parent or something. I dont know but its a great song anyways.
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yeah- they do have some similarities with weezer don't they. I never thought about them sounding alike until you mentioned it. I always rhought this song was diected towards a father or some family figure in a position of power hence the name.