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.
And if you're hurting
I will replace the noise
With silence instead
Flushing out your head
If you like it violent
We can play rough and tumble
Fall into bed
And I won't breathe so you can recover
When you're in pieces
Just follow the echo of my voice
It's okay
Tune into that frequency
Don't fight your reflex
Embrace the instinct
You can feel your way
Through the bed and weak face in the end
'Cause it breaks my heart
That we live this way
I know people need love
'Cause them people never play the game
And we talk the talk
We communicate
And them people need love
Those people never play the game
Pleasure for pleasure
The tease is consequence
Enough for a fall
But I know you love to take a risk
The past is weakness
Don't beg the question
When the answer is war
There are moments when I'm overcome
'Cause it breaks my heart
That we live this way
I know people need love
'Cause them people never play the game
And we talk the talk
We communicate
Them people need love
Those people never play the game
And it breaks my heart
And it breaks my heart
People need love
I will replace the noise
With silence instead
Flushing out your head
If you like it violent
We can play rough and tumble
Fall into bed
And I won't breathe so you can recover
When you're in pieces
Just follow the echo of my voice
It's okay
Tune into that frequency
Don't fight your reflex
Embrace the instinct
You can feel your way
Through the bed and weak face in the end
'Cause it breaks my heart
That we live this way
I know people need love
'Cause them people never play the game
And we talk the talk
We communicate
And them people need love
Those people never play the game
Pleasure for pleasure
The tease is consequence
Enough for a fall
But I know you love to take a risk
The past is weakness
Don't beg the question
When the answer is war
There are moments when I'm overcome
'Cause it breaks my heart
That we live this way
I know people need love
'Cause them people never play the game
And we talk the talk
We communicate
Them people need love
Those people never play the game
And it breaks my heart
And it breaks my heart
People need love
Lyrics submitted by tvwith0utpity, edited by Sustained, Mitholas
Spit It Out Lyrics as written by Chris Corner
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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