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.
For a minute there I thought you were worth my time.
Now the introductions over,
There's something on my mind.
And now is the perfect time.
Lights out to sleep you go.
This poison's like your own.
Will you think about the things you did wrong?
And by the way where'd everybody go?
And I sat it up and you sat it down
And now it won't be long.
I'm drowning for your love.
Was this a mistake?
Oh my god was this a mistake?
Would I do it all again?
I'm drowning for your love.
I'm stranded and waiting for your touch.
Would I do it all again?
There's a car, by the bridge where nobody goes.
Keep on laughing with every blow.
Is it wrong to be so evil with so much joy?
Keep on laughing with every blow.
And these screams keep on bringing me out of my sleep.
That's what she said when she hit her final blow.
She lied! She didn't live at all.
A question with no answer and now it is resolved.
Would I do it all again for her dead body?
Now the introductions over,
There's something on my mind.
And now is the perfect time.
Lights out to sleep you go.
This poison's like your own.
Will you think about the things you did wrong?
And by the way where'd everybody go?
And I sat it up and you sat it down
And now it won't be long.
I'm drowning for your love.
Was this a mistake?
Oh my god was this a mistake?
Would I do it all again?
I'm drowning for your love.
I'm stranded and waiting for your touch.
Would I do it all again?
There's a car, by the bridge where nobody goes.
Keep on laughing with every blow.
Is it wrong to be so evil with so much joy?
Keep on laughing with every blow.
And these screams keep on bringing me out of my sleep.
That's what she said when she hit her final blow.
She lied! She didn't live at all.
A question with no answer and now it is resolved.
Would I do it all again for her dead body?
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Poison Like Your Own Lyrics as written by Patrick Kevin Murphy Michael Lee Kamerman
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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