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.
Her name was Julie
When she took me on a ride in her old Chevrolet
Straight into a dusty sundown
I knew she was gonna make up one of her stories
And then she couldn't believe that I told her
How much I love her lies and how much I love her games
Riding on the highway
You're going much too far
You're lying so much better
When you drive a car
You're lying 'til the sundown
So look into my face
You're lying (I love it)
You're lying (I love it)
You're lying (I love it)
You're lying (I love it)
You're lying
I love your games
I love your lies
I love your games
Look in my eyes
Don't believe I'm worried
When you're playing all these games
I love your lies just hold me tight
I got no one to blame
You're lying, I'm buying
I'm buying every word
I love your lies
I love your games
Take me to the ballroom
We're dancing through the night
I'm in your arms, I love your lies
They make me feel so light
You're lying to your shadow
So look into my face
You're lying (I love it)
You're lying (I love it)
You're lying (I love it)
You're lying (I love it)
You're lying
Julie stopped her car
The sun had gone and left one of these dark red skies
She looked in my eyes and with a smile in her face she said
"Of Course I'm Lying.
But I think I love you."
Take me on the highway
You're going much too far
You're lying even better
When you drive a car
You're lying 'til the sundown
So look into my face
You're lying (I love it)
You're lying (I love it)
You're lying (I love it)
You're lying (I love it)
You're lying
I love your games
I love your lies
I love your games
Look in my eyes
Take me in your arms and hold me tight just for tonight
I need no drugs I love your lies
You hide me from the night
You're lying, I'm buying
I'm buying every word
I love your lies
I love your games
When she took me on a ride in her old Chevrolet
Straight into a dusty sundown
I knew she was gonna make up one of her stories
And then she couldn't believe that I told her
How much I love her lies and how much I love her games
Riding on the highway
You're going much too far
You're lying so much better
When you drive a car
You're lying 'til the sundown
So look into my face
You're lying (I love it)
You're lying (I love it)
You're lying (I love it)
You're lying (I love it)
You're lying
I love your games
I love your lies
I love your games
Look in my eyes
Don't believe I'm worried
When you're playing all these games
I love your lies just hold me tight
I got no one to blame
You're lying, I'm buying
I'm buying every word
I love your lies
I love your games
Take me to the ballroom
We're dancing through the night
I'm in your arms, I love your lies
They make me feel so light
You're lying to your shadow
So look into my face
You're lying (I love it)
You're lying (I love it)
You're lying (I love it)
You're lying (I love it)
You're lying
Julie stopped her car
The sun had gone and left one of these dark red skies
She looked in my eyes and with a smile in her face she said
"Of Course I'm Lying.
But I think I love you."
Take me on the highway
You're going much too far
You're lying even better
When you drive a car
You're lying 'til the sundown
So look into my face
You're lying (I love it)
You're lying (I love it)
You're lying (I love it)
You're lying (I love it)
You're lying
I love your games
I love your lies
I love your games
Look in my eyes
Take me in your arms and hold me tight just for tonight
I need no drugs I love your lies
You hide me from the night
You're lying, I'm buying
I'm buying every word
I love your lies
I love your games
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