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.
Give me a reason
I'm on my knees and
I'm betting anything will keep me alive
I'm treading water
your mind is stronger
I'm faking anything that I can't define
You're broken hearts gone
And now your all alone
You're giving everything and now you'll break mine
I'm saying sorry
The words are nothing
Your voice is poison
And it gets worse
In time [x6]
This is out of control
We are still locked down today
We keep playing along
With intentions
What intentions?
It's like a bad dream, another story
That's running circles in the back of my mind
See now it's ok to give me nothing
'Cause I was using you so I could get mine
You know I wanted to see only you
But you were trying just to keep me away
We're realizing, We're patronizing
So now its over but the past it remains
In time [x6]
This is out of control
We are still locked down today
We keep playing along
With intentions
This is out of control
We are still locked down today
We keep playing along
With intentions
What intentions?
These imperfections make it hurt
And you're far away now but I know you're coming home
This is out of control
We can't make it on our own
We keep playing along just to leave us more alone
This is out of control
This happy ending's getting old
But we're playing along
With intentions
This is out of control
We are still locked down today
We keep playing along
With intentions
This is out of control
We are still locked down today
We keep playing along
With intentions
What intentions?
I'm on my knees and
I'm betting anything will keep me alive
I'm treading water
your mind is stronger
I'm faking anything that I can't define
You're broken hearts gone
And now your all alone
You're giving everything and now you'll break mine
I'm saying sorry
The words are nothing
Your voice is poison
And it gets worse
In time [x6]
This is out of control
We are still locked down today
We keep playing along
With intentions
What intentions?
It's like a bad dream, another story
That's running circles in the back of my mind
See now it's ok to give me nothing
'Cause I was using you so I could get mine
You know I wanted to see only you
But you were trying just to keep me away
We're realizing, We're patronizing
So now its over but the past it remains
In time [x6]
This is out of control
We are still locked down today
We keep playing along
With intentions
This is out of control
We are still locked down today
We keep playing along
With intentions
What intentions?
These imperfections make it hurt
And you're far away now but I know you're coming home
This is out of control
We can't make it on our own
We keep playing along just to leave us more alone
This is out of control
This happy ending's getting old
But we're playing along
With intentions
This is out of control
We are still locked down today
We keep playing along
With intentions
This is out of control
We are still locked down today
We keep playing along
With intentions
What intentions?
Lyrics submitted by BrandNew1208
Out of Control Lyrics as written by Jon Berry Clark Domae
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Cloud9
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