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.
Don't make me listen to the stupid broken record again
The needle's skipping and repeating never reaching the end
You're bitching and complaining like you've got it so tough
I'm sick of all your crying will you ever shut up?
So keep bleeding your fake blood
'Till no even sees it
If that's the best you can make out
At least act like you mean it
[Chorus]
Give up the grudge
Shut your fucking mouth
Why you gotta judge everybody but yourself
Take a look around you
There ain't nobody home
I may be a loser but at least I'm not alone
Your Mercedes won't start
Now that's a crying shame
I guess 90K a year buys nothing but complaint
The people in the neighborhood think that I'm a threat
While their boss gets richer
They get deeper in debt
So keep bleeding your fake blood
'Till no even sees it
If that's the best you can make out
At least act like you mean it
[Chorus]
The needle's skipping and repeating never reaching the end
You're bitching and complaining like you've got it so tough
I'm sick of all your crying will you ever shut up?
So keep bleeding your fake blood
'Till no even sees it
If that's the best you can make out
At least act like you mean it
[Chorus]
Give up the grudge
Shut your fucking mouth
Why you gotta judge everybody but yourself
Take a look around you
There ain't nobody home
I may be a loser but at least I'm not alone
Your Mercedes won't start
Now that's a crying shame
I guess 90K a year buys nothing but complaint
The people in the neighborhood think that I'm a threat
While their boss gets richer
They get deeper in debt
So keep bleeding your fake blood
'Till no even sees it
If that's the best you can make out
At least act like you mean it
[Chorus]
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And Dylan-The lyrics are "shut your fucking mouth," the radio edited that out. If you listen to the album version, the posted lyrics are immistakably correct.