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.
Yes this Arctic wasteland was once a paradise
But soon we sickened of it because it was too nice
Desiring more hardship, we turned the world around
But now we are amongst you to tear this whole shithouse down
Antarctica Antarctica
We hear your call, we hear your call
Antarctica Antarctica
And this is a drinking song
But soon we sickened of it because it was too nice
Desiring more hardship, we turned the world around
But now we are amongst you to tear this whole shithouse down
Antarctica Antarctica
We hear your call, we hear your call
Antarctica Antarctica
And this is a drinking song
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