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.
Woke up, I was on top of the world
There was a beautiful girl in the bed beside me
I rolled over got a kiss on the ear
She said "Listen up dear, there’s a change inside me."
Can’t say how frightened I am
How unenlightened I am
As I run for cover
Can’t say how happy I am to be wrong
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time hallelujah
She’s on time
And it’s the safest time of the month they say for love
We move in a mysterious way
Cause when some holiday
I’d say we work harder
Not happy with a hug and a kiss
Although most stop here
We go much much farther
We can’t stop foolin around
On the bed, on the ground on the bathroom counter
We can’t stop when all her systems are go
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time hallelujah
She’s on time
And it’s the safest time of the month they say for love
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time
Shes on time hallelujah
Shes on time
And it’s the greatest time of the month for making love
Between you and me, how happy we’ll be
Repeating the cycle permanently
But where will we be when baby makes three?
I know that in a couple of years
I might lay down my fears and get psyched about it
Give in with out an ounce of regret
Trying not to forget what I liked about it
One day I might look like a fool
With a yard and a pool and a station wagon
Till’ then I get down on my knees everyday to pray
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time hallelujah
She’s on time
And it’s the safest time of the month they say for love
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time hallelujah
She’s on time
And it’s the greatest time of the month for making love
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time
"Where’s the drummer?"
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time hallelujah
She’s on time
And it’s the greatest time of the month for making love
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time
There was a beautiful girl in the bed beside me
I rolled over got a kiss on the ear
She said "Listen up dear, there’s a change inside me."
Can’t say how frightened I am
How unenlightened I am
As I run for cover
Can’t say how happy I am to be wrong
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time hallelujah
She’s on time
And it’s the safest time of the month they say for love
We move in a mysterious way
Cause when some holiday
I’d say we work harder
Not happy with a hug and a kiss
Although most stop here
We go much much farther
We can’t stop foolin around
On the bed, on the ground on the bathroom counter
We can’t stop when all her systems are go
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time hallelujah
She’s on time
And it’s the safest time of the month they say for love
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time
Shes on time hallelujah
Shes on time
And it’s the greatest time of the month for making love
Between you and me, how happy we’ll be
Repeating the cycle permanently
But where will we be when baby makes three?
I know that in a couple of years
I might lay down my fears and get psyched about it
Give in with out an ounce of regret
Trying not to forget what I liked about it
One day I might look like a fool
With a yard and a pool and a station wagon
Till’ then I get down on my knees everyday to pray
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time hallelujah
She’s on time
And it’s the safest time of the month they say for love
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time hallelujah
She’s on time
And it’s the greatest time of the month for making love
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time
"Where’s the drummer?"
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time hallelujah
She’s on time
And it’s the greatest time of the month for making love
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time
She’s on time
Lyrics submitted by ojms
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