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.
Sit down, stand up
Sit down, stand up
Walk into the jaws of hell
(Sit down)
Walk into the jaws of hell
(Stand up)
Anytime
(Sit down)
Anytime
(Stand up)
Sit down, stand up
Sit down
We can wipe you out anytime
(Stand up)
We can wipe you out
(Sit down)
Anytime
Anytime
Stand up
Sit down
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Sit down, stand up
Walk into the jaws of hell
(Sit down)
Walk into the jaws of hell
(Stand up)
Anytime
(Sit down)
Anytime
(Stand up)
Sit down, stand up
Sit down
We can wipe you out anytime
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We can wipe you out
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Anytime
Anytime
Stand up
Sit down
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