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.
he lives under the banyon tree
when i'm in trouble, he helps me
I hear him creep through the leaves at night,
his flesh is pink
but his fur is bright snow white
no meat!
no bread!
get inside his little head
cause he's the possum of the grotto
alkilize or die
don't complain about humidity
if the yard is damp
that is where i'll be
don't be racist against this albino
I have kissed his lips
and seen his red eyes shine, oh!
no meat, no bread
get inside his little head
possum of the grotto
prophet of vibrato
alkilize or die
cheek to cheek
don't be shy
alkilize or die
beast to beast
eye to eye
alkilize or die
when i'm in trouble, he helps me
I hear him creep through the leaves at night,
his flesh is pink
but his fur is bright snow white
no meat!
no bread!
get inside his little head
cause he's the possum of the grotto
alkilize or die
don't complain about humidity
if the yard is damp
that is where i'll be
don't be racist against this albino
I have kissed his lips
and seen his red eyes shine, oh!
no meat, no bread
get inside his little head
possum of the grotto
prophet of vibrato
alkilize or die
cheek to cheek
don't be shy
alkilize or die
beast to beast
eye to eye
alkilize or die
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Possum Of The Grotto Lyrics as written by Melora Creager
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