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.
Back down, tell me whose side are you on
I see how you use that smile
Bright eyes from the jealous lover
Everyone duck and take cover
These words are loaded
Back down, tell me whose side are you on
(So sarcastic and always dramatic)
I see how you use that smile
(You know I finally get the point)
Bright eyes from the jealous lover
Everyone duck and take cover
These words are loaded
Here's a list of all my flaws
Take a note, and memorize them all
Tell me who to be
Just tell me how you want it
The crime is that you love to hate me
This suicide is slow
And I'm sure without a doubt
I'm turning into something you can do without
She falls apart just about daily
She's got a broken heart that she wears on her sleeve
And it's plain to see that I'm failing
I'm failing you
In through the chest and out the back
You've done this before, know where to attack
Tell me who to be
Just tell me how you want it
The crime is that you love to hate me
This suicide is slow
I'm sure without a doubt
I'm turning into something you can do without
You said we were better off dead
Well now your wish is coming true
Back down, tell me whose side are you on...
I see how you use that smile
Bright eyes from the jealous lover
Everyone duck and take cover
These words are loaded
Back down, tell me whose side are you on
(So sarcastic and always dramatic)
I see how you use that smile
(You know I finally get the point)
Bright eyes from the jealous lover
Everyone duck and take cover
These words are loaded
Here's a list of all my flaws
Take a note, and memorize them all
Tell me who to be
Just tell me how you want it
The crime is that you love to hate me
This suicide is slow
And I'm sure without a doubt
I'm turning into something you can do without
She falls apart just about daily
She's got a broken heart that she wears on her sleeve
And it's plain to see that I'm failing
I'm failing you
In through the chest and out the back
You've done this before, know where to attack
Tell me who to be
Just tell me how you want it
The crime is that you love to hate me
This suicide is slow
I'm sure without a doubt
I'm turning into something you can do without
You said we were better off dead
Well now your wish is coming true
Back down, tell me whose side are you on...
Lyrics submitted by L-Kyne
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