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.
People like you are
The reason I keep the good so close
And here you are so impressed with yourself
I see right through you
I see right through you
How many people do you plan to burn?
And all the damage left at every turn
You watched us struggle
And now your parched with a thirst for attention
To fuel the fire of your self obsession
We'll watch you crumble
You are the scum of the world
And we'll watch you fall
People like you are
The reason I keep the good so close
And here you are so impressed with yourself
I see right through you
And we intend to
Let the world know the truth
Let the world know the truth
You sit there and smile so smug in your skin
Second and third chances gone in the wind
I lied, and I begged, I swore I would change
What do expect of me!
Fuck
You'll never know true unity
Look around you
Look around you
Everyone is terrified
One wrong move
One wrong move
And their dream won't survive
You said
"You better keep your fucking mouth shut I gotta close mine, and no time to lose."
Bow to the stronger element
The truth will outweigh you
All it took was a spark right?
People like you are
The reason I keep the good so close
And here you are so impressed with yourself
I see right through you
I see right through you
People like you are the reason I keep the good so close
People like you are
The reason I keep the good so close
And here you are so impressed with yourself
I see right through you
And we intend to
Let the world know the truth
Let the world know the truth
Watch your back when your out on the town tonight
At every corner I lurk in the dark like the shadow on these very walls
Put the man on trial
I bet he turn colors that he's never shown.
Put the man on trial
I bet he turn colors that he's never shown.
Watch your back when your out on the down tonight
At every corner I lurk in the dark like the shadow on these very walls
Put the man on trial
I bet he turn colors that he's never shown
Put the man on trial
I bet he turn colors that he's never shown.
The reason I keep the good so close
And here you are so impressed with yourself
I see right through you
I see right through you
How many people do you plan to burn?
And all the damage left at every turn
You watched us struggle
And now your parched with a thirst for attention
To fuel the fire of your self obsession
We'll watch you crumble
You are the scum of the world
And we'll watch you fall
People like you are
The reason I keep the good so close
And here you are so impressed with yourself
I see right through you
And we intend to
Let the world know the truth
Let the world know the truth
You sit there and smile so smug in your skin
Second and third chances gone in the wind
I lied, and I begged, I swore I would change
What do expect of me!
Fuck
You'll never know true unity
Look around you
Look around you
Everyone is terrified
One wrong move
One wrong move
And their dream won't survive
You said
"You better keep your fucking mouth shut I gotta close mine, and no time to lose."
Bow to the stronger element
The truth will outweigh you
All it took was a spark right?
People like you are
The reason I keep the good so close
And here you are so impressed with yourself
I see right through you
I see right through you
People like you are the reason I keep the good so close
People like you are
The reason I keep the good so close
And here you are so impressed with yourself
I see right through you
And we intend to
Let the world know the truth
Let the world know the truth
Watch your back when your out on the town tonight
At every corner I lurk in the dark like the shadow on these very walls
Put the man on trial
I bet he turn colors that he's never shown.
Put the man on trial
I bet he turn colors that he's never shown.
Watch your back when your out on the down tonight
At every corner I lurk in the dark like the shadow on these very walls
Put the man on trial
I bet he turn colors that he's never shown
Put the man on trial
I bet he turn colors that he's never shown.
Lyrics submitted by sensitivetofate
Violent Bounce (People Like You) Lyrics as written by Jeff Valentine Brent Allen
Lyrics © KILLPHONIC
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