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.
Abusive
No more
No more
He says he loves you
But the make-up will not cover up the bruises
He left on you
I've tried to stop the cycle for you,
This relationship is whack
You bastard, don't touch her anymore
Stand up, stand up
He's a drunk and abusive
Stand up, stand up
He thinks that you'll never leave him
Stand up, stand up
I won't let him get near you
Stand up, stand up
Next time's your fault when he hurts you
I think that you should have the chance
To enjoy the friends you have
He wants to erase them
I know that you were trying hard
Not to show up but the coward is an asshole
He's shameless!
Stand up, stand up
He's a drunk and abusive
Stand up, stand up
He thinks that you'll never leave him
Stand up, stand up
I won't let him get near you
Stand up, stand up
Next time's your fault when he hurts you
Abusive
No more
No more
Abusive
No more
No more
Stand up, stand up
It's not your fault when he hits you
Stand up, stand up
He thinks that you'll never leave him
Stand up, stand up, stand up
He'll always hurt you
Stand up, stand up, stand up
One day he'll kill you
Stand up, stand up, stand up
He's always hurting you
Stand up, stand up, stand up
One day he'll kill you
No more
No more
He says he loves you
But the make-up will not cover up the bruises
He left on you
I've tried to stop the cycle for you,
This relationship is whack
You bastard, don't touch her anymore
Stand up, stand up
He's a drunk and abusive
Stand up, stand up
He thinks that you'll never leave him
Stand up, stand up
I won't let him get near you
Stand up, stand up
Next time's your fault when he hurts you
I think that you should have the chance
To enjoy the friends you have
He wants to erase them
I know that you were trying hard
Not to show up but the coward is an asshole
He's shameless!
Stand up, stand up
He's a drunk and abusive
Stand up, stand up
He thinks that you'll never leave him
Stand up, stand up
I won't let him get near you
Stand up, stand up
Next time's your fault when he hurts you
Abusive
No more
No more
Abusive
No more
No more
Stand up, stand up
It's not your fault when he hits you
Stand up, stand up
He thinks that you'll never leave him
Stand up, stand up, stand up
He'll always hurt you
Stand up, stand up, stand up
One day he'll kill you
Stand up, stand up, stand up
He's always hurting you
Stand up, stand up, stand up
One day he'll kill you
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