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.
People waste time, gotta make time
They ain't got no place to go, c'mon now
I try to make time in my own life
But you're moving way too slow to catch up now
And when it comes down to opinion exactly where I stand
And if it comes down to religion I worship my old man
So c'mon now, it's alright
People waste time, gotta make time, Lord
People waste time, gotta make time, Lord
'cause when I hit the groove I get the feeling
I stand up and show I'm self believing
Lord, Lord
Your trying to swallow up all your dad's pills
But they won't set you free it's a let down
And I'm the only man here can do that dear
Come see and you'll believe it's alright
You see a man's gotta know his limitations
You take it just so far
And if it comes down to the nation
I'll be your superstar
So c'mon now, it's alright
People waste time, gotta make time, Lord
People waste time, gotta make time, Lord
'cause when I hit the groove I get the feeling
I stand up and I show I'm self-believing
Lord, Lord
Lord, Lord
People waste time
They ain't got no place to go, c'mon now
I try to make time in my own life
But you're moving way too slow to catch up now
And when it comes down to opinion exactly where I stand
And if it comes down to religion I worship my old man
So c'mon now, it's alright
People waste time, gotta make time, Lord
People waste time, gotta make time, Lord
'cause when I hit the groove I get the feeling
I stand up and show I'm self believing
Lord, Lord
Your trying to swallow up all your dad's pills
But they won't set you free it's a let down
And I'm the only man here can do that dear
Come see and you'll believe it's alright
You see a man's gotta know his limitations
You take it just so far
And if it comes down to the nation
I'll be your superstar
So c'mon now, it's alright
People waste time, gotta make time, Lord
People waste time, gotta make time, Lord
'cause when I hit the groove I get the feeling
I stand up and I show I'm self-believing
Lord, Lord
Lord, Lord
People waste time
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