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.
Jesus Christ, I feel like taking life
I'm screaming 'peace' but know its price
And you all screaming 'bigger slice'
My god - I don't need this
1.3 billion people live on the equivalent of less than one dollar a day
STOP!
Keep talking, keep talking, keep talking
MADNESS!
The world spends 780 billion dollars every year on weapons of war
STOP!
Keep talking, keep talking, keep talking
MADNESS!
4.7 million children under the age of five die every year in south Asia
STOP!
Keep talking, keep talking, keep talking
MADNESS!
An estimated 2 million children have been killed in armed conflicts in the past decade
STOP!
Keep talking, keep talking, keep talking
MADNESS!
Lighten up a little
Lighten up a little
Lighten up a little
I feel like
Jesus Christ I've seen and said it all
I've seen the writing on the wall
And brick by brick this world will fall
My god - I don't need it
Estimated number of people in the world who go to bed hungry every night - 800 million
STOP!
Keep talking, keep talking, keep talking
MADNESS!
More than 90 per cent of the victims of today's wars are civilians
STOP!
Keep talking, keep talking, keep talking
MADNESS!
1.2 million people have died in Iraq since 1991 because of sanctions placed on food and medical aid
STOP!
Keep talking, keep talking, keep talking
MADNESS!
Cost of America's 21 B2 bombers: 42 Billion
STOP!
Keep talking, keep talking, keep talking
MADNESS!
210 dog years, still alive, still here, no religion, no flag, no fear, slip into fifth gear
And move, those who would disapprove can suck my dick, say sorry?
Like fuck am I, those who wish to see me dead can die, the self righteous, step up
And I might just see you saved, remember my face when you go to the grave,
Fuck you, every last one of you, from the top down to the bottom, and that includes you, pig.
My god is awake, my god is alive,
My god is awake, my god has arrived
My god is awake, my god is alive,
My god is awake, my god has arrived
I'm screaming 'peace' but know its price
And you all screaming 'bigger slice'
My god - I don't need this
1.3 billion people live on the equivalent of less than one dollar a day
STOP!
Keep talking, keep talking, keep talking
MADNESS!
The world spends 780 billion dollars every year on weapons of war
STOP!
Keep talking, keep talking, keep talking
MADNESS!
4.7 million children under the age of five die every year in south Asia
STOP!
Keep talking, keep talking, keep talking
MADNESS!
An estimated 2 million children have been killed in armed conflicts in the past decade
STOP!
Keep talking, keep talking, keep talking
MADNESS!
Lighten up a little
Lighten up a little
Lighten up a little
I feel like
Jesus Christ I've seen and said it all
I've seen the writing on the wall
And brick by brick this world will fall
My god - I don't need it
Estimated number of people in the world who go to bed hungry every night - 800 million
STOP!
Keep talking, keep talking, keep talking
MADNESS!
More than 90 per cent of the victims of today's wars are civilians
STOP!
Keep talking, keep talking, keep talking
MADNESS!
1.2 million people have died in Iraq since 1991 because of sanctions placed on food and medical aid
STOP!
Keep talking, keep talking, keep talking
MADNESS!
Cost of America's 21 B2 bombers: 42 Billion
STOP!
Keep talking, keep talking, keep talking
MADNESS!
210 dog years, still alive, still here, no religion, no flag, no fear, slip into fifth gear
And move, those who would disapprove can suck my dick, say sorry?
Like fuck am I, those who wish to see me dead can die, the self righteous, step up
And I might just see you saved, remember my face when you go to the grave,
Fuck you, every last one of you, from the top down to the bottom, and that includes you, pig.
My god is awake, my god is alive,
My god is awake, my god has arrived
My god is awake, my god is alive,
My god is awake, my god has arrived
Lyrics submitted by Psychedeliasmith
210 Dog Years Lyrics as written by Edwin George Deen Stratton Brian John Barry
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
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