Classic love story true to his western tx roots. One of my favorites as a story, but I think there are alot of songs that are amazing not even listed on this site. I guess I should figure out how to add them, because I have about 8 REK cd's.
Timothy, I took your place
Timothy, 'cause it's such a waste
Timothy, we found your spaceship
Timothy, it's the farthest you've ever flown
Never used your head
To find out what this whole thing meant
It's not what it seems
But it is
Timothy, where have you been?
Timothy, where have you been?
Timothy, where did you go?
Timothy, the boy can throw
Timothy, we found your spaceship
Timothy, did it hurt when you hit the ground
Never used your legs
To walk 'round in this whole big mess
It's not what it seems
But it is
Timothy, where have you been?
She cried in the kitchen
To let you go
Timothy, where have you been?
Missed your photo
Missed your birthday too
Missed your photo
It's not what is seems
But it is
Timothy, where have you been?
She cried in the kitchen
To let you go
Timothy, where have you been?
Missed your photo
Missed your birthday too
Missed your photo
Missed your birthday too
Timothy, 'cause it's such a waste
Timothy, we found your spaceship
Timothy, it's the farthest you've ever flown
Never used your head
To find out what this whole thing meant
It's not what it seems
But it is
Timothy, where have you been?
Timothy, where have you been?
Timothy, where did you go?
Timothy, the boy can throw
Timothy, we found your spaceship
Timothy, did it hurt when you hit the ground
Never used your legs
To walk 'round in this whole big mess
It's not what it seems
But it is
Timothy, where have you been?
She cried in the kitchen
To let you go
Timothy, where have you been?
Missed your photo
Missed your birthday too
Missed your photo
It's not what is seems
But it is
Timothy, where have you been?
She cried in the kitchen
To let you go
Timothy, where have you been?
Missed your photo
Missed your birthday too
Missed your photo
Missed your birthday too
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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.
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this song confused me but one of my best friends name is tim... i love this song and its really sad