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.
Excuse me, a doormat is good honest work
Only the bored and the wicked rich don't know that
Excuse me, poor man, let's skip this town
Who me?
Oh man, was that out loud?
Ow, whoa, I'm on my own here
you know, the devil may care
You make this groovy, you make me laugh
You make me woozy, a wet doormat
It wasn't like that
You nature lover, you country punk
You bowl me over, and I'm not that drunk
You're one in a million you're one in two
You're not like women, and I'm not like you
Your spell is broken but I'm still here
you're mouth is open, guess I don't care
Only the bored and the wicked rich don't know that
Excuse me, poor man, let's skip this town
Who me?
Oh man, was that out loud?
Ow, whoa, I'm on my own here
you know, the devil may care
You make this groovy, you make me laugh
You make me woozy, a wet doormat
It wasn't like that
You nature lover, you country punk
You bowl me over, and I'm not that drunk
You're one in a million you're one in two
You're not like women, and I'm not like you
Your spell is broken but I'm still here
you're mouth is open, guess I don't care
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I love this song!