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.
Whatever happened to all that love?
How come enough is now not enough?
Tell me when I began to annoy you?
And will someone else get the blame after I do?
Eager to leave ‘er
You try to please her
Now you’re on your back
Like a golden retriever
Eager to leave ‘er
You try to reach her
But she beats your hand
Like a Blackjack dealer
How long since I’ve been fascinating?
Since the grass was green and the bed was shaking?
Did we change too much or too much need changing?
Or maybe all guys could do with a little re-arranging
Eager to leave ‘er
You try to please her
Now you’re on your back
Like a golden retriever
Eager to leave ‘er
You try to reach her
But she beats your hand
Like a Blackjack dealer
Eager to leave ‘er
You try to please her
Now you’re on your back
Like a golden retriever
Eager to leave ‘er
You try to reach her
But she beats your hand
Like a Blackjack dealer
Eager to leave ‘er
Eager to leave ‘er
When did the kindness turn into a weakness?
Who left the gaps in the conversation?
Is it ambition that creates competition?
Wasn’t it you that saw the true impression?
Why do I have to ignore you to get your attention?
Ever get the feeling you just can’t give in?
Rather both of us die than one of us win
If it happens again, you gonna blame him?
What if it’s really as good as it gets?
How does it feel if you live with regret?
What if the best times just haven’t been yet?
We’re all holding onto a bet
Eager to leave ‘er
You try to please her
Now you’re on your back
Like a golden retriever
Eager to leave ‘er
You try to reach her
But she beats your hand
Like a Blackjack dealer
Eager to leave ‘er
You try to please her
Now you’re on your back
Like a golden retriever
Eager to leave ‘er
You try to reach her
But she beats your hand
Like a Blackjack dealer
Eager to leave ‘er
Eager to leave ‘er
Eager to leave ‘er
Maybe a little too eager to leave ‘er
How come enough is now not enough?
Tell me when I began to annoy you?
And will someone else get the blame after I do?
Eager to leave ‘er
You try to please her
Now you’re on your back
Like a golden retriever
Eager to leave ‘er
You try to reach her
But she beats your hand
Like a Blackjack dealer
How long since I’ve been fascinating?
Since the grass was green and the bed was shaking?
Did we change too much or too much need changing?
Or maybe all guys could do with a little re-arranging
Eager to leave ‘er
You try to please her
Now you’re on your back
Like a golden retriever
Eager to leave ‘er
You try to reach her
But she beats your hand
Like a Blackjack dealer
Eager to leave ‘er
You try to please her
Now you’re on your back
Like a golden retriever
Eager to leave ‘er
You try to reach her
But she beats your hand
Like a Blackjack dealer
Eager to leave ‘er
Eager to leave ‘er
When did the kindness turn into a weakness?
Who left the gaps in the conversation?
Is it ambition that creates competition?
Wasn’t it you that saw the true impression?
Why do I have to ignore you to get your attention?
Ever get the feeling you just can’t give in?
Rather both of us die than one of us win
If it happens again, you gonna blame him?
What if it’s really as good as it gets?
How does it feel if you live with regret?
What if the best times just haven’t been yet?
We’re all holding onto a bet
Eager to leave ‘er
You try to please her
Now you’re on your back
Like a golden retriever
Eager to leave ‘er
You try to reach her
But she beats your hand
Like a Blackjack dealer
Eager to leave ‘er
You try to please her
Now you’re on your back
Like a golden retriever
Eager to leave ‘er
You try to reach her
But she beats your hand
Like a Blackjack dealer
Eager to leave ‘er
Eager to leave ‘er
Eager to leave ‘er
Maybe a little too eager to leave ‘er
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