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.
Keep your girlfriend away from me
Just advice I'm givin you for free
Want to have everything I see
So keep your girlfriend
Keep your girlfriend
Keep your girlfriend away from me
Got no sense of comradery
I've got a couple hits of ecstasy
So keep your girlfriend away from me
I will
Here we go, yeah I know how to get it
I will
Got no code and I want to push the limits
I will
Get so low and I want to wallow in it
I will
So keep your girlfriend
Keep your girlfriend
Keep your girlfriend away from me
Keep your girlfriend away from me
Don't talk to me about honesty
Don't talk to me about loyalty
Don't talk to me about a goddamn thing
Just keep your girlfriend away from me
I will
Here we go, yeah I know how to get it
I will
Got no code and I want to push the limits
I will
Get so low and I want to wallow in it
I will
So keep your girlfriend
Keep your girlfriend
I will
Now you know, I've exposed my intention
I will
Got no soul, and I love my infection
I will
Want to know how it feels when she gives in
I will [Repeat x4]
Keep your girlfriend away from me
Keep your girlfriend away from me
Yeah, we're comin' to the time when we reach the bitter end
Everything is ripped and broken
Everything is cracked and bent
You won't ever know my mind
You won't ever comprehend
This is nothing to do with your girlfriend
I will [Repeat x16]
Keep your girlfriend away from me [Repeat x3]
Keep your girlfriend [Repeat x5]
I will [Repeat x4]
Keep your girlfriend away from me
Just advice I'm givin you for free
Want to have everything I see
So keep your girlfriend
Keep your girlfriend
Keep your girlfriend away from me
Got no sense of comradery
I've got a couple hits of ecstasy
So keep your girlfriend away from me
I will
Here we go, yeah I know how to get it
I will
Got no code and I want to push the limits
I will
Get so low and I want to wallow in it
I will
So keep your girlfriend
Keep your girlfriend
Keep your girlfriend away from me
Keep your girlfriend away from me
Don't talk to me about honesty
Don't talk to me about loyalty
Don't talk to me about a goddamn thing
Just keep your girlfriend away from me
I will
Here we go, yeah I know how to get it
I will
Got no code and I want to push the limits
I will
Get so low and I want to wallow in it
I will
So keep your girlfriend
Keep your girlfriend
I will
Now you know, I've exposed my intention
I will
Got no soul, and I love my infection
I will
Want to know how it feels when she gives in
I will [Repeat x4]
Keep your girlfriend away from me
Keep your girlfriend away from me
Yeah, we're comin' to the time when we reach the bitter end
Everything is ripped and broken
Everything is cracked and bent
You won't ever know my mind
You won't ever comprehend
This is nothing to do with your girlfriend
I will [Repeat x16]
Keep your girlfriend away from me [Repeat x3]
Keep your girlfriend [Repeat x5]
I will [Repeat x4]
Keep your girlfriend away from me
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I think there's more to it than wanting to steal a girlfriend, simply because "this is [has?] nothing to do with your girlfriend" at the end of the song. Makes me think "girlfriend" is a metaphor for something else that's important to whoever the song is directed at. I'd guess drugs, but since he already has "a couple hits of ecstasy," I doubt it. Anyone have any ideas as to what the "girlfriend" could actually be?