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.
It's your favorite pleasure
When your love cuts me deep
Like a razor or a diamond, baby
Its late at night and I can't sleep
Feeling the entwined streams of silver tears
They are running down my cheek
And I've never knew such pain like the one you give me all night long
You just can't get enough
You just can't get enough
You are wondering naked in my bed
And every time I close my eyes you are in my dreams
I see you there, you're everywhere
And I've never knew such pain like the one you give me all night long
You just can't get enough
I just can't get enough
All the way, all the way, like a razor
Come on and wash your hands on my blood baby
Come on, come on, you are my lady, come on
Just come and wash your hands on my blood baby
When your love cuts me deep
Like a razor or a diamond, baby
Its late at night and I can't sleep
Feeling the entwined streams of silver tears
They are running down my cheek
And I've never knew such pain like the one you give me all night long
You just can't get enough
You just can't get enough
You are wondering naked in my bed
And every time I close my eyes you are in my dreams
I see you there, you're everywhere
And I've never knew such pain like the one you give me all night long
You just can't get enough
I just can't get enough
All the way, all the way, like a razor
Come on and wash your hands on my blood baby
Come on, come on, you are my lady, come on
Just come and wash your hands on my blood baby
Lyrics submitted by JohnnyBoB
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