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.
This vacation's useless
These white pills aren't kind
I've given a lot of thought on this 13-hour drive
I miss the grinding concrete where we sat past 8 or 9
And slowly finished laughing in the glow of our headlights
I've given a lot of thought to the nights we use to have
The days have come and gone
Our lives went by so fast
I faintly remember breathing on your bedroom floor
Where I laid and told you, but you sweared you loved me more
Do you care if I don't know what to say
Will you sleep tonight or will you think of me
Will I shake this off pretend its all okay
That there's someone out there who feels just like me
There is
Those notes you wrote me
I've kept them all
I've given a lot of thought of how to write you back this fall
With every single letter in every single word
There will be a hidden message about a boy that
Loves a girl
Do you care if I don't know what to say
Will you sleep tonight or will you think of me
Will I shake this off, pretend its all okay
That there's someone out there who feels just like me
There is
Do you care if I don't know what to say?
Will you sleep tonight or will you think of me
Will I shake this off, pretend its all okay
That there's someone out there who feels just like me
Do you care if I don't know what to say?
Will you sleep tonight or will you think of me
Will I shake this off, pretend its all okay
That there's someone out there who feels just like me
There is...
These white pills aren't kind
I've given a lot of thought on this 13-hour drive
I miss the grinding concrete where we sat past 8 or 9
And slowly finished laughing in the glow of our headlights
I've given a lot of thought to the nights we use to have
The days have come and gone
Our lives went by so fast
I faintly remember breathing on your bedroom floor
Where I laid and told you, but you sweared you loved me more
Do you care if I don't know what to say
Will you sleep tonight or will you think of me
Will I shake this off pretend its all okay
That there's someone out there who feels just like me
There is
Those notes you wrote me
I've kept them all
I've given a lot of thought of how to write you back this fall
With every single letter in every single word
There will be a hidden message about a boy that
Loves a girl
Do you care if I don't know what to say
Will you sleep tonight or will you think of me
Will I shake this off, pretend its all okay
That there's someone out there who feels just like me
There is
Do you care if I don't know what to say?
Will you sleep tonight or will you think of me
Will I shake this off, pretend its all okay
That there's someone out there who feels just like me
Do you care if I don't know what to say?
Will you sleep tonight or will you think of me
Will I shake this off, pretend its all okay
That there's someone out there who feels just like me
There is...
Lyrics submitted by BrandNew1208
There Is Lyrics as written by Travis Barker Tom De Longe
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Cheese and rice, Boxcar Racer just can't fail with a song. This song is beautiful. I think it's about being on a drive and remembering better nights with a girl. And all the good times they used to have, and how they felt. But as he's away, he doesn't know what to do cause there is someone else out there that feels the same way about her that he does. Great song.
actually the part that says that there is someone out there who feels just like me changes the point of view to the girls point of view in her house, thinking if the boy feels the same. whatch the video its great!
got that becouse of the video by the way
those notes you wrote me, i've kept them all i've given a lot of thought of how to write you back this fall with every single letter, and every single word there will be a hidden message, about a boy that loves a girl
that's the best part
this is such a great song by them, just like all their other songs
i think this song is about a guy and a girl that are together and they love each other very much. but then some other guy likes the girl and the boyfriend is worried if she will leave him for the other guy. he says that he isn't the best and he's not perfect but he can give her something no one else can and thats his heart and soul.
This song is absolutely amazing. My friend told me about it and i went and checked it out and loved it IMMEDIATELY! I got my girlfriend from this song and now we sing it all the time. Im in the process of learning of to play it. Im hoping that she'll flip when she hears that im playing our song for her
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yeh, great song, my fave one on the album! sigh it is so great!
i love this song so much. its so beautiful and sweet. It shows a softer side to the band. The guitar is great and the lyrics are so cute.
I love this song! It's definately my favorite off the box car racer cd. I agree with Reckless Youth...those are the best lines. Man, this song is the best. It reminds me of my boyfriend. :)