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.
There's no more bad weather underground
It's time to settle down
For all of the kiddies' sakes
Yeah, you'll want to be around
And who could have seen
Where everyone would go
And what did it mean?
Not everyone can know
I grew up with no gasoline
On the darkest edge of town
I became quite the changeling
There was just so much around
So much to be seen
And no one to stop you seeing
And oh, the things that I've been
And all of the things I'm being still
And I hold on to some dreams
Though the years seem to move so slowly
The years have been lean
But that's how we've stayed so gold
So, so long to you “Moderates”
It's time for getting down
Your peace and quiet is criminal
While there's injustice in the town
Go on with your dreams
It's silly to let them go
And say what you mean
Now everyone can know
It's time to settle down
For all of the kiddies' sakes
Yeah, you'll want to be around
And who could have seen
Where everyone would go
And what did it mean?
Not everyone can know
I grew up with no gasoline
On the darkest edge of town
I became quite the changeling
There was just so much around
So much to be seen
And no one to stop you seeing
And oh, the things that I've been
And all of the things I'm being still
And I hold on to some dreams
Though the years seem to move so slowly
The years have been lean
But that's how we've stayed so gold
So, so long to you “Moderates”
It's time for getting down
Your peace and quiet is criminal
While there's injustice in the town
Go on with your dreams
It's silly to let them go
And say what you mean
Now everyone can know
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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Ted Leo's main point in this song is that it is criminal to keep quiet about something you feel strongly about. More specifically, I think he is talking about speaking out against political matters that we might be against.
"Your peace and quiet is criminal While there’s injustice in the town"
ever heard the quote "all it takes for evil to succeed is for good men to do nothing"? he sayin to go for it man, carpe diem!
its about an optimistic criminal in captivity, but he is looking on the bright side, even in the worst possible situations "no more bad weather underground" and telling everyone to live life.
I think "weather underground" is a reference to the youth organization that existed in the 70s. The were primarily against the war in vietnam but also considered themselves part of the leftist movement. More info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weather_underground
To me this is about all of the Baby Boomer hippies who were virulently against the war in Vietnam but became more conservative or "moderate" as they grew older, had kids, and settled down. The song is a call to arms, telling them to remember how they used to fight against the establishment that they are now a part of. It could also be directed at Congressional Democrats who didn't stand up to Bush and the Republicans on the march to war in Iraq.