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.
You're so intent with my lyrical content,
that you probably don't realise exactly what I meant.
It may not be up there with J.R.R Tolkien.
But at least you don't need a PhD to understand what I mean
If you're the kind of guy who reads between the lines,
you probably drive a Volvo car and read Financial Times.
It's not about how clever or witty the prose.
It's more about the feel of the song and making sure it flows.
My lyrical content
There's nothing wrong with writing total nonsense lyrics,
I don't have to please anyone, especially not the cynics.
If your the kind of guy who likes to know what's wrong,
I'd rather put a smile on your face and help you bounce along.
Nothing makes us happier than smiling, bouncy faces
so we have to get our music heard in lots of different places.
It's not about how clever or witty the prose,
it's more about the feel of the song and making sure it flows.
my lyrical content
Heard some people saying that you had a sense of humour,
there may well be some truth in that but I think it's a rumour.
Said I get most of my lyrics from Peter and Jane,
I tried using Thesaurus but the songs came out the same.
Like to think we're standing on the funny side of crazy,
our future's looking bright although the past's a little hazy.
It's not about how clever or witty the prose,
it's more about the feel of the song and making sure it flows.
My lyrical content
You're so intent with my lyrical content,
that you probably don't realise exactly what I meant.
It may not be up there with J.R.R Tolkien. But at least you don't need a PhD to understand what I mean
If you're the kind of guy who reads between the lines,
you probably drive a Volvo car and read Financial Times.
It's not about how clever or witty the prose.
It's more about the feel of the song and making sure it flows.
My Lyrical Content, I just said what I meant, My Lyrical Content, Wax Lyrical.
that you probably don't realise exactly what I meant.
It may not be up there with J.R.R Tolkien.
But at least you don't need a PhD to understand what I mean
If you're the kind of guy who reads between the lines,
you probably drive a Volvo car and read Financial Times.
It's not about how clever or witty the prose.
It's more about the feel of the song and making sure it flows.
My lyrical content
There's nothing wrong with writing total nonsense lyrics,
I don't have to please anyone, especially not the cynics.
If your the kind of guy who likes to know what's wrong,
I'd rather put a smile on your face and help you bounce along.
Nothing makes us happier than smiling, bouncy faces
so we have to get our music heard in lots of different places.
It's not about how clever or witty the prose,
it's more about the feel of the song and making sure it flows.
my lyrical content
Heard some people saying that you had a sense of humour,
there may well be some truth in that but I think it's a rumour.
Said I get most of my lyrics from Peter and Jane,
I tried using Thesaurus but the songs came out the same.
Like to think we're standing on the funny side of crazy,
our future's looking bright although the past's a little hazy.
It's not about how clever or witty the prose,
it's more about the feel of the song and making sure it flows.
My lyrical content
You're so intent with my lyrical content,
that you probably don't realise exactly what I meant.
It may not be up there with J.R.R Tolkien. But at least you don't need a PhD to understand what I mean
If you're the kind of guy who reads between the lines,
you probably drive a Volvo car and read Financial Times.
It's not about how clever or witty the prose.
It's more about the feel of the song and making sure it flows.
My Lyrical Content, I just said what I meant, My Lyrical Content, Wax Lyrical.
Lyrics submitted by 13hoursofeverything
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