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 hear it on the radio, everywhere I go
They tell me I'm a loser, to be alone
The silver screen and Seventeen say I'm supposed to be
2 not 1 in a lifetime of afterglow
Don't wait
Don't wait
Hurry in to another mistake
I'm taking my time
I know what I mean
I've made up my mind
Now I believe
It's better to be lonely
One look and I'm given out my number
One kiss and I'm calling you mine
Next thing I know we're going under
Why do I leave at misery
I think I believe
It's better to be lonely
They used to say fools rush in
And I swear I've been the fool that wanted someone else
To make me whole
I don't mind hanging out with me I like the company
Someday I'll find someone who can move my soul
Til then
Til then
I'm not jumping in again
I'm taking my time
I know what I mean
I've made up my mind
Now I believe
It's better to be lonely
One look and I'm given out my number
One kiss and I'm calling you mine
Next thing I know we're going under
Why do I leave at misery
I think I believe
It's better to be lonely
I'm not sayin' no one never
I just know there's something better
Jump in
Don't wait
Hurry in to another mistake
I'm taking my time
I know what I mean
I've made up my mind
Now I believe
It's better to be lonely
One look and I'm given out my number
One kiss and I'm calling you mine
Next thing I know we're going under
Why do I leave at misery
I think I believe
It's better to be lonely
They tell me I'm a loser, to be alone
The silver screen and Seventeen say I'm supposed to be
2 not 1 in a lifetime of afterglow
Don't wait
Don't wait
Hurry in to another mistake
I'm taking my time
I know what I mean
I've made up my mind
Now I believe
It's better to be lonely
One look and I'm given out my number
One kiss and I'm calling you mine
Next thing I know we're going under
Why do I leave at misery
I think I believe
It's better to be lonely
They used to say fools rush in
And I swear I've been the fool that wanted someone else
To make me whole
I don't mind hanging out with me I like the company
Someday I'll find someone who can move my soul
Til then
Til then
I'm not jumping in again
I'm taking my time
I know what I mean
I've made up my mind
Now I believe
It's better to be lonely
One look and I'm given out my number
One kiss and I'm calling you mine
Next thing I know we're going under
Why do I leave at misery
I think I believe
It's better to be lonely
I'm not sayin' no one never
I just know there's something better
Jump in
Don't wait
Hurry in to another mistake
I'm taking my time
I know what I mean
I've made up my mind
Now I believe
It's better to be lonely
One look and I'm given out my number
One kiss and I'm calling you mine
Next thing I know we're going under
Why do I leave at misery
I think I believe
It's better to be lonely
Lyrics submitted by Sunny
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