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.
Look beyond the sullen sound
Past your boxed up hollow station
We are moving forward towards your own betterment
Fire your attention away from jaws to your feet where
We'll make 'em, make 'em move forward
If you change this grand design and sweep its general outlines
You are one step closer towards your own betterment
Every time we close our eyes, rhythm falls out
Come on, come on you can't hide
Slide into the middle, don't wait for an answer
Maze of disco lights, you never knew you were a dancer
Hands are shaking, breaks are breaking
The sea will start a fire
Living in the lights, never caught you a breakthrough
The people are in lines, trying to be you
Oh, and now you are dancing
I see all the waking ones
From silhouettes to the beating drums
With the free will towards their own experiment
Underneath the covered core are countless numbers
That are rushing to the floor
Slide into the middle, don't wait for an answer
Maze of disco lights, you never knew you were a dancer
Hands are shaking, breaks are breaking
The sea will start a fire
Living in the lights never caught you a breakthrough
The people are in lines trying to be you
Oh, and now you are dancing
Past your boxed up hollow station
We are moving forward towards your own betterment
Fire your attention away from jaws to your feet where
We'll make 'em, make 'em move forward
If you change this grand design and sweep its general outlines
You are one step closer towards your own betterment
Every time we close our eyes, rhythm falls out
Come on, come on you can't hide
Slide into the middle, don't wait for an answer
Maze of disco lights, you never knew you were a dancer
Hands are shaking, breaks are breaking
The sea will start a fire
Living in the lights, never caught you a breakthrough
The people are in lines, trying to be you
Oh, and now you are dancing
I see all the waking ones
From silhouettes to the beating drums
With the free will towards their own experiment
Underneath the covered core are countless numbers
That are rushing to the floor
Slide into the middle, don't wait for an answer
Maze of disco lights, you never knew you were a dancer
Hands are shaking, breaks are breaking
The sea will start a fire
Living in the lights never caught you a breakthrough
The people are in lines trying to be you
Oh, and now you are dancing
Lyrics submitted by hellomagda
Oh, MJ! Lyrics as written by Edward Nolan Reyes Brian William Reyes
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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