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.
Well I guess I can't argue with you
if you think you've found her
So long then, say bye bye
I'm no good in a competition
I'm better off alone yeah
So bye baby bye
Hey what's the matter boy
I thought you said you were leaving me
I ain't crying cuz it don't suite my pedigree oh
And one more thing
You missed out big time baby
I'm the best damn lover you would've ever had
Missed out big time baby
And I won't be coming around here again
What's done is done now
I can't change it all around no
Still got my reputation
Can't think of a better way to go then
Leaving you with her
Well good luck with that one boy
Hea-hea-heartbreaker looks like
He is loosing his nerve a bit
Honey don't you know
I've been sitting here waitin' for it
Oh, and one more thing
You missed out big time baby
I'm the best damn lover you would've ever had
Missed out big time baby
And I won't be coming around here again
Hey what's the matter boy
Thought you said you were leaving me
Fragile little ego his got there doesn't he?
Oh, and more thing
You missed out big time baby
I'm the best damn lover you would've ever had
Missed out big time baby
And I won't be coming around here again
Missed out big time baby
I'm the best damn lover you would've ever had
Missed out big time baby
And I won't be coming around here again
You missed out big time baby
You missed out big time baby
You missed out big time baby
I'm the best damn lover you would've ever had
Mmmmm...yeah
if you think you've found her
So long then, say bye bye
I'm no good in a competition
I'm better off alone yeah
So bye baby bye
Hey what's the matter boy
I thought you said you were leaving me
I ain't crying cuz it don't suite my pedigree oh
And one more thing
You missed out big time baby
I'm the best damn lover you would've ever had
Missed out big time baby
And I won't be coming around here again
What's done is done now
I can't change it all around no
Still got my reputation
Can't think of a better way to go then
Leaving you with her
Well good luck with that one boy
Hea-hea-heartbreaker looks like
He is loosing his nerve a bit
Honey don't you know
I've been sitting here waitin' for it
Oh, and one more thing
You missed out big time baby
I'm the best damn lover you would've ever had
Missed out big time baby
And I won't be coming around here again
Hey what's the matter boy
Thought you said you were leaving me
Fragile little ego his got there doesn't he?
Oh, and more thing
You missed out big time baby
I'm the best damn lover you would've ever had
Missed out big time baby
And I won't be coming around here again
Missed out big time baby
I'm the best damn lover you would've ever had
Missed out big time baby
And I won't be coming around here again
You missed out big time baby
You missed out big time baby
You missed out big time baby
I'm the best damn lover you would've ever had
Mmmmm...yeah
Lyrics submitted by Joypiter
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I ADORE this song. I'm pretty sure it's obvious, but you know, the song is saying 'haha son, you have missed out!'