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.
Put the radiator on – it’s freezing
I’m coming over later on this evening
And leave the television off
At least until the conversation’s run its course
“Ba-ba-bada-ba-ba” goes the backing vocal
I’m trying not to be so antisocial
Truth be told, I’m not entirely hopeful
I’ve woken up on one too many floors
But my favourite was yours
It’s freezing this evening...
I’m coming over later on this evening
And leave the television off
At least until the conversation’s run its course
“Ba-ba-bada-ba-ba” goes the backing vocal
I’m trying not to be so antisocial
Truth be told, I’m not entirely hopeful
I’ve woken up on one too many floors
But my favourite was yours
It’s freezing this evening...
Lyrics submitted by BlueAndStarry
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This was the first song by The Lucksmiths I ever heard, so it's very special to me. I heard it at a time when I could really relate to it. Especially the line "I'm trying not to be so antisocial." But the line that really hits me in the gut is "I've woken up on one too many floors, But my favourite was yours." god, I love them.
I think this is an absolutely perfect little song.
It made me giggle when I first saw it. The title it a play on the Smiths' song "There is a light that never goes out"
I've woken up on one too many floors But my favorite was yours.