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.
a collet call from your son
he's got some problems with me, and you
i showed him what life is
he seemed disappointed
expecting more i guess
he hides under cover
doesn't play much with others
i think he's spoiled or dumb
he's seen the real world
and now he's real bored
lets set him up, then go
it gets so easy
being slow and pissy to everyone that cares
bottled water and credit cards
smooth skin women and shiny cars
prescription drugs that we all love
sweet things that dreams are made of
...yeah right
whats the point?
it's all been done
we all sound just like someone
whose done it before
whose done it right
i wonder why we even try
don't get me wrong
i don't think its wrong
the only thing wrong is this song
he's got some problems with me, and you
i showed him what life is
he seemed disappointed
expecting more i guess
he hides under cover
doesn't play much with others
i think he's spoiled or dumb
he's seen the real world
and now he's real bored
lets set him up, then go
it gets so easy
being slow and pissy to everyone that cares
bottled water and credit cards
smooth skin women and shiny cars
prescription drugs that we all love
sweet things that dreams are made of
...yeah right
whats the point?
it's all been done
we all sound just like someone
whose done it before
whose done it right
i wonder why we even try
don't get me wrong
i don't think its wrong
the only thing wrong is this song
Lyrics submitted by playcracktheskyyy
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Something about this song is just so incredibly satisfying. I don't know if it's the way the song continues to build and build, or Jon's quiet "(one, two, three, four)" but it's just so sad and so relaxing all at the same time.
I love how it ends.