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.
Tell a lie, that's enough
Give me a story you've made up
And I'll forgive you
I don't care what you said I said
It's all in your head
I'll never get you
And you're talking these things through
Like you know what you've been through
But there's not a lot of reason
In the things that we believe in
So I'll believe in you
I am on the outside of truth
And I'm looking in on you
But you're staining this town with fighting
You're staining this town with fighting
And I'm honest as a photo booth
I'm just playing off of you
But you're leaving me fast as lightning
You're leaving me just to spite me
Babe, it must be hard living in a castle
Counting daddy's money must be a hassle
Proudly you can't abide
I probably should live a lie
But I've been taught that there's something
More to living life than knowing scores
I'm proud to say I'm honest
Proud to say I'm right
I am on the outside of truth
And I'm looking in on you
But you're staining this town with fighting
You're staining this town with fighting
And I'm honest as a photo booth
I'm just playing off of you
But you're leaving me fast as lightning
You're leaving me just to spite me
Time out, I don't need this drama
But I will take you back any day
I will take you back any day
I'm out, all out of things to argue
But I will take you on any day
I will take you on
I am on the outside of truth
And I'm looking in on you
But you're staining this town with fighting
You're staining this town with fighting
And I'm honest as a photo booth
I'm just playing off of you
But you're leaving me fast as lightning
You're leaving me just to spite me
Give me a story you've made up
And I'll forgive you
I don't care what you said I said
It's all in your head
I'll never get you
And you're talking these things through
Like you know what you've been through
But there's not a lot of reason
In the things that we believe in
So I'll believe in you
I am on the outside of truth
And I'm looking in on you
But you're staining this town with fighting
You're staining this town with fighting
And I'm honest as a photo booth
I'm just playing off of you
But you're leaving me fast as lightning
You're leaving me just to spite me
Babe, it must be hard living in a castle
Counting daddy's money must be a hassle
Proudly you can't abide
I probably should live a lie
But I've been taught that there's something
More to living life than knowing scores
I'm proud to say I'm honest
Proud to say I'm right
I am on the outside of truth
And I'm looking in on you
But you're staining this town with fighting
You're staining this town with fighting
And I'm honest as a photo booth
I'm just playing off of you
But you're leaving me fast as lightning
You're leaving me just to spite me
Time out, I don't need this drama
But I will take you back any day
I will take you back any day
I'm out, all out of things to argue
But I will take you on any day
I will take you on
I am on the outside of truth
And I'm looking in on you
But you're staining this town with fighting
You're staining this town with fighting
And I'm honest as a photo booth
I'm just playing off of you
But you're leaving me fast as lightning
You're leaving me just to spite me
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