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.
I do 'em when I'm down in the tub
With avocado cream, they'll take a rub
They wrinkle like a-raisins if I stay too long
I wouldn't wanna do it wrong
They'll put you in the driver's seat
And to the table when you wanna eat
But when you go to sit down in your chair
Something else has gotta put you there
Take good care of your feet, Pete
You better watch out what you eat, Pete
Better take care of your life
'Cause nobody else will
They'll twinkle when you fall in love
And put you there when you jump up above
When you're on the spot, get 'em right under you
One, then the other too
If you wanna do the right thing for 'em
Just take a walk in the grass
But don't you catch yourself fallin'
Or steppin' on a piece of glass (glass) (ouch)
Pete knows all the treacherous blows
The fallen arches and the cramp in the toes
He went to H.E.L.P. and got some sandals new
And dusty Oksana's too
Take a load of your feet, Pete
You better watch out what you eat
Better take care of your life
'Cause nobody else will
With avocado cream, they'll take a rub
They wrinkle like a-raisins if I stay too long
I wouldn't wanna do it wrong
They'll put you in the driver's seat
And to the table when you wanna eat
But when you go to sit down in your chair
Something else has gotta put you there
Take good care of your feet, Pete
You better watch out what you eat, Pete
Better take care of your life
'Cause nobody else will
They'll twinkle when you fall in love
And put you there when you jump up above
When you're on the spot, get 'em right under you
One, then the other too
If you wanna do the right thing for 'em
Just take a walk in the grass
But don't you catch yourself fallin'
Or steppin' on a piece of glass (glass) (ouch)
Pete knows all the treacherous blows
The fallen arches and the cramp in the toes
He went to H.E.L.P. and got some sandals new
And dusty Oksana's too
Take a load of your feet, Pete
You better watch out what you eat
Better take care of your life
'Cause nobody else will
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TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR FEET