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.
What's new Scooby-Doo?
We're comin' after you
You're gonna solve that mystery
I see you Scooby-Doo
The trail leads back to you
What's new Scooby-Doo?
What's new Scooby-Doo?
We're gonna follow you
You're gonna solve that mystery
We see you Scooby-Doo
We're comin' after you
What's new Scooby-Doo?
Don't look back, you may find another clue
Scooby snacks will be waiting here for you
What's new Scooby-Doo?
We're comin' after you
You're gonna solve that mystery
I see you Scooby-Doo
The trail leads back to you
What's new Scooby-Doo?
Na-na-na-na-na
Na-na-na-na-na
Na-na, na, na, na-na-na
Na-na-na-na-na
Na-na-na-na-na
What's new Scooby-Doo?
We're comin' after you
You're gonna solve that mystery
I see you Scooby-Doo
The trail leads back to you
What's new Scooby-Doo?
What's new Scooby-Doo?
We're gonna follow you
You're gonna solve that mystery
We see you Scooby-Doo
We're comin' after you
What's new Scooby-Doo?
Don't look back, you may find another clue
Scooby snacks will be waiting here for you
What's new Scooby-Doo?
We're comin' after you
You're gonna solve that mystery
I see you Scooby-Doo
The trail leads back to you
What's new Scooby-Doo?
Na-na-na-na-na
Na-na-na-na-na
Na-na, na, na, na-na-na
Na-na-na-na-na
Na-na-na-na-na
What's new Scooby-Doo?
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