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.
hello old friend
it's been awhile
how you've been?
all things must end
but did you know
what that meant?
the birds fly south
the summer sets
the lights go out
bees on the ground
autumn walker
just walked out
and i see it now
that it's so much easier
and you don't have to worry about me
it's all good
it's all wrong
and i hope you find the place
and the people that you need
i don't be the one who always waits
for you to wait to see
what makes you run?
was it me?
or anyone?
it goes to show
when people grow
people go
and there you go
autumn walker
stay down
autumn walker
drink down your doubt
a glass half empty
can empty you out
my heart is full
of promises that drank me whole
and i see it now
that so much easier alone
but you don't have to go that far
cause wherever you go
there you are
and it shouldn't be so hard
to see your friends, that's who they are
i don't mean to tell you how to run your life
but make up your heart
you go too far
in the atmosphere you fall apart
for miles that my car's got on it
that's pretty far
it's been awhile
how you've been?
all things must end
but did you know
what that meant?
the birds fly south
the summer sets
the lights go out
bees on the ground
autumn walker
just walked out
and i see it now
that it's so much easier
and you don't have to worry about me
it's all good
it's all wrong
and i hope you find the place
and the people that you need
i don't be the one who always waits
for you to wait to see
what makes you run?
was it me?
or anyone?
it goes to show
when people grow
people go
and there you go
autumn walker
stay down
autumn walker
drink down your doubt
a glass half empty
can empty you out
my heart is full
of promises that drank me whole
and i see it now
that so much easier alone
but you don't have to go that far
cause wherever you go
there you are
and it shouldn't be so hard
to see your friends, that's who they are
i don't mean to tell you how to run your life
but make up your heart
you go too far
in the atmosphere you fall apart
for miles that my car's got on it
that's pretty far
Lyrics submitted by jawbrokenrhymes
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'make up your heart', indeed. i would say that this is my favorite song off the new album. & the album, as a whole, is pretty impressive.
o. and i hear 'more miles than my car's got on it' as opposed to 'for miles...on it'.
A few corrections: "and i see it now that it's so much easier -alone-"
"-more- miles that my car's got on it that's pretty far"
I think that's it. A splendid song.
one of my favorites
Clearly.
Bees on the ground? Hahahaha
It's supposed to be "leaves on the ground."
It's also "Stay now, autumn walker," not "stay down."
Great song though, lyrics are pretty self explanatory, if not moving.
fall anthem.
My favorite lyrics of any Jets or Jawbreaker song I think. A glass half empty can empty you out. Cheers.