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.
There's no better way to tell you how I feel than this.
Don't act so surprised,
It's been like this a long time.
Every time you turn your back on me,
It breaks my heart to think of all those times that I was there for you.
If there ever comes a time when I won't be there I hope you have some time and find someone else to abuse.
I won't be there, I'm not a fool.
I am getting tired of you.
I remember those rainy days when I stayed in.
I'd call you on the phone and try to be your friend.
But to no avail, I swore it would never happen again.
Two phone calls later and I gave it.
I'm such a sucker, why do I try so hard?
The simple things I do to prove I care for you.
I won't be there, I'm not a fool.
I am getting tired of you.
I won't let this world get me down.
And your silly games won't get me down.
I pray to god that you won't get me down.
Don't act so surprised,
It's been like this a long time.
Every time you turn your back on me,
It breaks my heart to think of all those times that I was there for you.
If there ever comes a time when I won't be there I hope you have some time and find someone else to abuse.
I won't be there, I'm not a fool.
I am getting tired of you.
I remember those rainy days when I stayed in.
I'd call you on the phone and try to be your friend.
But to no avail, I swore it would never happen again.
Two phone calls later and I gave it.
I'm such a sucker, why do I try so hard?
The simple things I do to prove I care for you.
I won't be there, I'm not a fool.
I am getting tired of you.
I won't let this world get me down.
And your silly games won't get me down.
I pray to god that you won't get me down.
Lyrics submitted by HoneyBlyss
Tired of You Lyrics as written by David W. Foster Carole Bayer Sager
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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hmm, i'm thinking of sending this to someone
You should, Vik....it kind of reminds me of the end of a certain friendship....hmm...
really, which friendship though...there are two teetering on the edge.
wait, ignore that last comment. I misread yours.
haha.ookay.but yeah this is an awesome.i think i'm going to send it to someone too.it's totally how i feel about a certain someone.-erica
yeah this song sux