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.
Once upon a time you could be a bad guy
And you'd live to see another day
But now you'd never manage - boy you've been brain-damaged
Just to think that you could get away
The power has arrived in a dream team
A force where one and one make three
And when the trail's gone cold and the lies have been told
This crew'll find what you can't see
Yeah, danger hides when the hyper bee flies
And the ninja stars fly too
The muscle is Vector, the karma collector
And he's sworn to fight for you
Team Chaotix - They're detectives you want on your side
Team Chaotix - Their directive's tracking down your crime
Come along for the ride
The truth can run, but not hide for long - the game is on...now!
Remember when stealin' used to be a good deal
And when a crooked life would always pay? Well...
Now that the team's in town that's all gone underground
But it's a worry to this very day
A challenge had been issued by the Eggman
This mission's gonna need them all
And though his hope's grown thin and their outlook is grim
These three are gonna heed his call
Charmy's thing is dishing out first sting
And the green one cheers them on
Espio is clearly ready to go
Run down who'd do you wrong
Team Chaotix - They're detectives you want on your side
Team Chaotix - Their directive's tracking down your crime
Come along for the ride
The truth can run, but not hide for long - the game is on...now!
Team Chaotix - Sonic Heroes - what your problem needs
Team Chaotix - Watch those three go make the outlaws bleed
There's no way you can win
If it's trouble you're in
They're gonna kick your ass
Team Chaotix!
And you'd live to see another day
But now you'd never manage - boy you've been brain-damaged
Just to think that you could get away
The power has arrived in a dream team
A force where one and one make three
And when the trail's gone cold and the lies have been told
This crew'll find what you can't see
Yeah, danger hides when the hyper bee flies
And the ninja stars fly too
The muscle is Vector, the karma collector
And he's sworn to fight for you
Team Chaotix - They're detectives you want on your side
Team Chaotix - Their directive's tracking down your crime
Come along for the ride
The truth can run, but not hide for long - the game is on...now!
Remember when stealin' used to be a good deal
And when a crooked life would always pay? Well...
Now that the team's in town that's all gone underground
But it's a worry to this very day
A challenge had been issued by the Eggman
This mission's gonna need them all
And though his hope's grown thin and their outlook is grim
These three are gonna heed his call
Charmy's thing is dishing out first sting
And the green one cheers them on
Espio is clearly ready to go
Run down who'd do you wrong
Team Chaotix - They're detectives you want on your side
Team Chaotix - Their directive's tracking down your crime
Come along for the ride
The truth can run, but not hide for long - the game is on...now!
Team Chaotix - Sonic Heroes - what your problem needs
Team Chaotix - Watch those three go make the outlaws bleed
There's no way you can win
If it's trouble you're in
They're gonna kick your ass
Team Chaotix!
Lyrics submitted by Kamseki
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