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 ain't no joke
So you should get a pen
And yourself a little note so you don't forget again
That when it comes to cash
I've been gettin smoked
Lendin' out my money
Now I'm broke
Somebody's gettin' choked
'Cause now it's time to pay the piper
Bums are the type of shit that's in a diaper
Don't make me have to call a sniper
And wipe your brains off my windshield wiper you dirty bug
As soon as I get paid they come in masses
There's someone givin' classes on kissin' peoples asses
Unless you're livin' where the trash is
Don't even come around here askin' where my cash is
Me, I'm broke
Me, I'm broke
I ain't no joke
I'll say it once again
And if I get provoked there'll be knuckles on your chin
Some people never learn
Borrowin' from me you might regret it
For one I ain't no bank and you got shitty credit
As soon as I get paid they're comin' out the woodwork
Take your ass and get a job like you should jerk
Unless you're livin where the trash is
But you're not so find another spot where the cash is
Me, I'm broke
Me, I'm broke
Gimme back my money, you bum
You said you'd pay me back
I'm broke and for that
You deserve a smackin' for slackin'
Now people say that I'm a slacker
If I'm a slacker
It's through the eyes of the ones that are blind
You said you'd pay me back
I'm broke and for that
You deserve a smackin' for slackin'
Now people say that I'm a slacker
If I'm a slacker
It's through the eyes of the ones that are blind
You said you'd pay me back
I'm broke and for that
You deserve a smackin' for slackin'
Now people say that I'm a slacker
If I'm a slacker
It's through the eyes of the ones that are blind
Gimme back, gimme back, my money, my money
You said you'd pay me back
I'm broke and for that
You deserve a smackin' for slackin'
Now people say that I'm a slacker
If I'm a slacker
It's through the eyes of the ones that are blind
You said you'd pay me back
I'm broke and for that
You deserve a smackin' for slackin'
Now people say that I'm a slacker
If I'm a slacker
It's through the eyes of the ones that are blind
(Yo fresh, it's Mathematics right here)
(Call me I'm up in the lab for the night, just me and Rain, peace)
Next message
Listen here buddy
I gotta tell you somethin', I gotta tell you a thing or two
I've just about had it up to here
I've had it up to here with everything you been doing
Listen here, if you come in my territory one more time
Next time I see you buddy, if you keep messing around
Next time I see you, I'm gonna punch you right in the face
You got that? Right in your face buddy, right in the face
That's where it's going, my fist your face
That's where it's going, listen, listen
You better, you better shape up, you better shape up son
If I don't here back from you
If I see you before you see me, yeah, well there you go yeah
I'll talk to you soon, you better be hoping I'm not angry
Right in the face
Next message
So you should get a pen
And yourself a little note so you don't forget again
That when it comes to cash
I've been gettin smoked
Lendin' out my money
Now I'm broke
Somebody's gettin' choked
'Cause now it's time to pay the piper
Bums are the type of shit that's in a diaper
Don't make me have to call a sniper
And wipe your brains off my windshield wiper you dirty bug
As soon as I get paid they come in masses
There's someone givin' classes on kissin' peoples asses
Unless you're livin' where the trash is
Don't even come around here askin' where my cash is
Me, I'm broke
Me, I'm broke
I ain't no joke
I'll say it once again
And if I get provoked there'll be knuckles on your chin
Some people never learn
Borrowin' from me you might regret it
For one I ain't no bank and you got shitty credit
As soon as I get paid they're comin' out the woodwork
Take your ass and get a job like you should jerk
Unless you're livin where the trash is
But you're not so find another spot where the cash is
Me, I'm broke
Me, I'm broke
Gimme back my money, you bum
You said you'd pay me back
I'm broke and for that
You deserve a smackin' for slackin'
Now people say that I'm a slacker
If I'm a slacker
It's through the eyes of the ones that are blind
You said you'd pay me back
I'm broke and for that
You deserve a smackin' for slackin'
Now people say that I'm a slacker
If I'm a slacker
It's through the eyes of the ones that are blind
You said you'd pay me back
I'm broke and for that
You deserve a smackin' for slackin'
Now people say that I'm a slacker
If I'm a slacker
It's through the eyes of the ones that are blind
Gimme back, gimme back, my money, my money
You said you'd pay me back
I'm broke and for that
You deserve a smackin' for slackin'
Now people say that I'm a slacker
If I'm a slacker
It's through the eyes of the ones that are blind
You said you'd pay me back
I'm broke and for that
You deserve a smackin' for slackin'
Now people say that I'm a slacker
If I'm a slacker
It's through the eyes of the ones that are blind
(Yo fresh, it's Mathematics right here)
(Call me I'm up in the lab for the night, just me and Rain, peace)
Next message
Listen here buddy
I gotta tell you somethin', I gotta tell you a thing or two
I've just about had it up to here
I've had it up to here with everything you been doing
Listen here, if you come in my territory one more time
Next time I see you buddy, if you keep messing around
Next time I see you, I'm gonna punch you right in the face
You got that? Right in your face buddy, right in the face
That's where it's going, my fist your face
That's where it's going, listen, listen
You better, you better shape up, you better shape up son
If I don't here back from you
If I see you before you see me, yeah, well there you go yeah
I'll talk to you soon, you better be hoping I'm not angry
Right in the face
Next message
Lyrics submitted by piesupreme, edited by SaltyHeretic
I'm Broke Lyrics as written by Leor Dimant John Everett Otto
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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