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.
You laughed off my affections while
I passed by your direction
should have known from your walk, yeah
It was the end of you
It's not like I don't respect your opinion
Your quick wit lips, just rip me apart
Sometimes, it's times like this, yeah
I got a big mouth
And maybe you could handle shutting it up
A simple contradiction
Could shake my whole foundation
Parker Lewis can't lose
Taking back every step towards you
Still failing at everything I do
In the meantime just talking with my shoes
Converse with my Converse
At least they hear a word I say, yeah
And scrutinize it
Just as far as they can tell what I'm getting at
Tied my tongue around my neck
For the last time
It's not like I don't respect your opinion
Your quick wit lips, just rip me apart
Sometimes, it's times like this, yeah
I got a big mouth
And maybe you could handle shutting it up
A simple contradiction
Could shake my whole foundation
Parker Lewis can't lose
(Yeah)
(Yeah)
This is the last song about you
This is the last song that I waste on you
I passed by your direction
should have known from your walk, yeah
It was the end of you
It's not like I don't respect your opinion
Your quick wit lips, just rip me apart
Sometimes, it's times like this, yeah
I got a big mouth
And maybe you could handle shutting it up
A simple contradiction
Could shake my whole foundation
Parker Lewis can't lose
Taking back every step towards you
Still failing at everything I do
In the meantime just talking with my shoes
Converse with my Converse
At least they hear a word I say, yeah
And scrutinize it
Just as far as they can tell what I'm getting at
Tied my tongue around my neck
For the last time
It's not like I don't respect your opinion
Your quick wit lips, just rip me apart
Sometimes, it's times like this, yeah
I got a big mouth
And maybe you could handle shutting it up
A simple contradiction
Could shake my whole foundation
Parker Lewis can't lose
(Yeah)
(Yeah)
This is the last song about you
This is the last song that I waste on you
Lyrics submitted by copywrittenjunkie
Parker Lewis Can't Lose (But I'm Gonna Give It My Best Shot) Lyrics as written by Patrick Martin Stump Joseph Mark Trohman
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This is one of the most awesome songs! Fall Out Boy kicks ass! Im so happy their gettin out there. Cant wait to see them with TBS in october! xOxO -rock on- Kayla
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i cant find this song, anywear. i wanna hear it so bad, cause my neighbor's name is -- what else, but Parker Lewis.
no shit , it was an ep, came out before tttyg but was also rereleased.
''converse with my coverse'' thats so awesome
i love this song and i still absolutely love eowyg still, parker lewis is a cartoon character i think, my fave bit is "its not like i dont respect your opinion quick with lips, just rip me apart" woo rock on fall out boy, hell yea :D
I think that it's about this guy that confessed to the girl he likes about his feeling, but she turned him down.. and started saying bad things about him (Quick with lips, just rip me apart)
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Parker Lewis Can't Lose is a kids tv show from the 80's. It is seriously awesome and you should all check it out.