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.
Boardwalk (I want to take you girl under the)
Boardwalk (I'm gonna take you girl under the)
Boardwalk (I want to take you girl under the)
Boardwalk
Ah when the sun beats down and burns the tar up on the roof
And the street's so hot you're hoping this whole town is fireproof
Under the boardwalk
Down by the sea (oh yeah)
I'm on a blanket with my baby
That's where I'll be
And when the sun goes down
We'll take a walk along the strand
And as the tide goes out
We'll write "I love you" right there in the sand
Oh I want to go
Under the boardwalk
Down by the sea (oh yeah)
I'm on a blanket with my baby
That's where I'll be
Under the boardwalk
Under the boardwalk
Oh oh ohhhh
Under the boardwalk (yeah)
Down by the sea (oh yeah)
I'm on a blanket with my baby
That's where I'll be
And when the moon is out
And it's finally cooling down
Don't have to look too far
Because my girl and I just might be found
Oh oh ohh
Under the boardwalk (yeah)
Down by the sea (oh yeah)
On a blanket with my baby
That's where I'll be
Ooo I'm on a blanket with my pretty baby
Just you and me
Boardwalk (I want to take you girl under the)
Boardwalk (I'm gonna take you girl under the)
Boardwalk (I want to take you girl under the)
Boardwalk (I'm gonna take you girl under the)
Boardwalk (I want to take you girl under)
Boardwalk (I'm gonna take you girl under the)
Boardwalk (I want to take you girl under the)
Boardwalk
Ah when the sun beats down and burns the tar up on the roof
And the street's so hot you're hoping this whole town is fireproof
Under the boardwalk
Down by the sea (oh yeah)
I'm on a blanket with my baby
That's where I'll be
And when the sun goes down
We'll take a walk along the strand
And as the tide goes out
We'll write "I love you" right there in the sand
Oh I want to go
Under the boardwalk
Down by the sea (oh yeah)
I'm on a blanket with my baby
That's where I'll be
Under the boardwalk
Under the boardwalk
Oh oh ohhhh
Under the boardwalk (yeah)
Down by the sea (oh yeah)
I'm on a blanket with my baby
That's where I'll be
And when the moon is out
And it's finally cooling down
Don't have to look too far
Because my girl and I just might be found
Oh oh ohh
Under the boardwalk (yeah)
Down by the sea (oh yeah)
On a blanket with my baby
That's where I'll be
Ooo I'm on a blanket with my pretty baby
Just you and me
Boardwalk (I want to take you girl under the)
Boardwalk (I'm gonna take you girl under the)
Boardwalk (I want to take you girl under the)
Boardwalk (I'm gonna take you girl under the)
Boardwalk (I want to take you girl under)
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