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.
So yeah, the girl bites her lip
So yeah, the boys eyes are busy
and i know what's been missin'
Nervous nights, no second guessing
those 3 numbers he's not pressing
conversations never ending... yeah
Shouldn't he just make the move?
second hand just points to prove my point
It doesn't happen all to often (all to often)
Shouldn't she just take the chance
like she took holding his hand
And I know, it doesnt happen all to often
Come on kid you gotta figure this out
just act stronger, you got her number
What are you worried about?
It's girls like this that we live for, live for
Come on kid you gotta figure this out
just act stronger, you got her number
Just chill out, just shut up
Let's just talk because we can't get enough
So yeah, the girl bites her lip
So yeah, the boys hands are busy
and I know what's been missin'
Playfull nighttimes, well worth spending
The other boy that she's been kissing
This highschool thing that's had its ending
Shouldn't he just make the move?
second hand just points to prove my point
It doesn't happen all to often (all to often)
Shouldn't she just take the chance
like she took holding his hand
And I know, it doesnt happen all to often
And I know, it doesnt happen all to often (all to often)
And I know, it doesnt happen all to often
So yeah...
So yeah, the boys eyes are busy
and i know what's been missin'
Nervous nights, no second guessing
those 3 numbers he's not pressing
conversations never ending... yeah
Shouldn't he just make the move?
second hand just points to prove my point
It doesn't happen all to often (all to often)
Shouldn't she just take the chance
like she took holding his hand
And I know, it doesnt happen all to often
Come on kid you gotta figure this out
just act stronger, you got her number
What are you worried about?
It's girls like this that we live for, live for
Come on kid you gotta figure this out
just act stronger, you got her number
Just chill out, just shut up
Let's just talk because we can't get enough
So yeah, the girl bites her lip
So yeah, the boys hands are busy
and I know what's been missin'
Playfull nighttimes, well worth spending
The other boy that she's been kissing
This highschool thing that's had its ending
Shouldn't he just make the move?
second hand just points to prove my point
It doesn't happen all to often (all to often)
Shouldn't she just take the chance
like she took holding his hand
And I know, it doesnt happen all to often
And I know, it doesnt happen all to often (all to often)
And I know, it doesnt happen all to often
So yeah...
Lyrics submitted by BrandNew1208
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guitar pattern kinda sounds like again i go unnoticed, which is funny because this guys going to be living in the shadow of dashboard through his entire career. good song though. eastbound traffic is still better in my opinion.
this song talks about the typical confusion that goes down, when it comes to the question of who makes the first move, awesome song, yay for bill becket!
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i agree with dillingerescapeplan - it does sound a lot like again i go unnoticed guitar pattern wise.
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right? hmph.
i agree with dillingerescapeplan - it does sound a lot like again i go unnoticed guitar pattern wise.
very good song...two people are nervous about making the first move. should she? should he? nervoussssssssness.
right? hmph.
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The first comment is also quite funny when you look at where William Becket is now.