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 all those stupid things we buy
Each other when it’s cold outside
A little warmer and we turn to God to make it cold once more
But all those silly things you got me
That won’t even last until the of
January when we start
To hope again for this departure
Please Return so we can get the things
We want and forget about the reason
We are not in school
Getting presents might be cool but
But That is not why we are here
And 5 days later, we’ve forgotten
The man who saved or souls
Cause everybody’s wasted
I’ll change my name cause this is rad
I’ll change my names cause this is rad…
Each other when it’s cold outside
A little warmer and we turn to God to make it cold once more
But all those silly things you got me
That won’t even last until the of
January when we start
To hope again for this departure
Please Return so we can get the things
We want and forget about the reason
We are not in school
Getting presents might be cool but
But That is not why we are here
And 5 days later, we’ve forgotten
The man who saved or souls
Cause everybody’s wasted
I’ll change my name cause this is rad
I’ll change my names cause this is rad…
Lyrics submitted by xodesertroseox
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The title's a Donnie Darko quote, which says it all really. :)
I have no clue what this song is about.. I was attracted by the Donnie Darko quote. :] Ahaha sweet.
It's mos def about how Christmas has lost its meaning. And Donnie Darko. Don't forget Donne Darko.
Yeah this song is definitely about Christmas..
Does anyone know if he's religious?
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It's very truthful.. the 5 days later when everyone's wasted is talking about New Years (obviously)
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lol @ the title
the song describes dan's disagreement with consumerism in christmas. people around him are keen for christmas to bring them presents but have forgotten the true meaning of the day, "the reason we're not in school."
"5 days later..." refers to new year's eve, where those around him are already forgetting christmas once again while they get "wasted" on this holiday.
on the whole the song focuses on his christianity, and also hints at his disliking for drug use, a common theme of his.