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.
I got someone on the left of my left side
I got cigarette on cigarette mindful
I got foolish so I took him on home I said ooo oo
you don't need me don't tell me you want me
I I'm over it
You can't have it and that's why you want it
I I'm over it
baby if you and me aren't trying
I can't see the point
Come on come on
Baby if you and me aren't trying
I can't see the point
Come on come on
I got exorcist on my morning station
A foolish mind giving me my own halo
I am tempted into your living room
I said ooo ooo oo
you don't need me don't tell me you want me
I I'm over it
You can't have it and that's why you want it
I I'm over it
baby if you and me aren't trying
I can't see the point
Come on come on
Baby if you and me aren't trying
I can't see the point
Come on come on
Coz you and me are holdin'
You and me are holding on
But if time alone, aches and bruises this heart of mine
I will place my weary head and sleep alone
baby if you and me aren't trying
I can't see the point
Come on come on
Baby if you and me aren't trying
I can't see the point
Come on come on
I got cigarette on cigarette mindful
I got foolish so I took him on home I said ooo oo
you don't need me don't tell me you want me
I I'm over it
You can't have it and that's why you want it
I I'm over it
baby if you and me aren't trying
I can't see the point
Come on come on
Baby if you and me aren't trying
I can't see the point
Come on come on
I got exorcist on my morning station
A foolish mind giving me my own halo
I am tempted into your living room
I said ooo ooo oo
you don't need me don't tell me you want me
I I'm over it
You can't have it and that's why you want it
I I'm over it
baby if you and me aren't trying
I can't see the point
Come on come on
Baby if you and me aren't trying
I can't see the point
Come on come on
Coz you and me are holdin'
You and me are holding on
But if time alone, aches and bruises this heart of mine
I will place my weary head and sleep alone
baby if you and me aren't trying
I can't see the point
Come on come on
Baby if you and me aren't trying
I can't see the point
Come on come on
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this is such a good song! i cant believe no ones commented yet! YAY! first comment. i think it means like. if theyre actually gonna try get their relationship somewhere theres no point cause its not gonna happen. and like shes trying to get him to actually try. i dunno. that didnt really make sense, it only does in my brain. lol. great song though!
ok scratch that! (everything said above) heres the meaning. ok so. its pretty much self explanatory. theres these people who are dating but theyre not even trying to get the relationship anywhere so whats the point of the relationship in the first place? lol. i can sort of relate to this. good song. i dont know why no ones commented it yet!
Neither can I! Katy is hot! On Sunrise, she says "I, I'm over US" instead of "it" check Youtube...but oh well... Whole album is awesome!
yeah and there is something wrong with the "but it all, aches and pulls, this heart of mine" bit - on sunrise it sounded more like "but the time alone, aches and pools..." i actually have no idea but it sounded, well more looked (her mouth) more like those worsd....
yeah i think shes no good live. i dont think shes pretty, i think she just has sex appeal! lol. me and samuel were discussing it! =]
I thought it was "time alone". And Katy is awesome live.
yeah i think it is "time alone" aswell.
this song is truly rad. and really catchy. i think its about how she really was into this guy and he didnt think too much of her, but now shes moved on he wants her, cos he cant get her? and shes just tired of getting fucked around with, so she'd rather be without him in the end.
i love it its her best song
NO WAY! its an awesome song, not her best, go listen to a ep version of Relapse and tell me if you still think that :P