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.
Where did I park my car
If I found it, I would drive so far from here
The city streets are dim
And my hands are tempted once again
To give in
I'm having trouble seeing
I'm punch drunk and I need to find a way back home
It'd be a miracle if you'd oblige
I will survive
On this island, I am stuck
Could you correct my crooked luck tonight?
On the road my thumb is out
I'm hitching home tonight, I am without a name
Where was it that I lived
Well never mind, just take me with you and forget
The lack of information
I'm punch drunk and I need to find a way back home
It'd be a miracle if you'd oblige
I will survive
On this island, I am stuck
Could you correct my crooked luck tonight?
I will survive
Tonight I'm wandering alone
Just looking for a way back home tonight
The sun is coming up
I think I've had my fill
Wait, who the fuck are you?
Where did I park my car?
Please forgive my
Lack of information
I'm punch drunk and I need to find a way back home
It'd be a miracle, oh
I'm having trouble seeing
I'm punch drunk and I need to find a way back home
It'd be a miracle if you'd oblige
I will survive
On this island, I am stuck
Could you correct my crooked luck tonight?
I will survive
Tonight I'm wandering alone
Just looking for a way back home tonight
Spare me, a ride, a ride tonight
Spare me (on this island I am stuck)
A ride, a ride tonight (could you correct my crooked luck tonight?)
If I found it, I would drive so far from here
The city streets are dim
And my hands are tempted once again
To give in
I'm having trouble seeing
I'm punch drunk and I need to find a way back home
It'd be a miracle if you'd oblige
I will survive
On this island, I am stuck
Could you correct my crooked luck tonight?
On the road my thumb is out
I'm hitching home tonight, I am without a name
Where was it that I lived
Well never mind, just take me with you and forget
The lack of information
I'm punch drunk and I need to find a way back home
It'd be a miracle if you'd oblige
I will survive
On this island, I am stuck
Could you correct my crooked luck tonight?
I will survive
Tonight I'm wandering alone
Just looking for a way back home tonight
The sun is coming up
I think I've had my fill
Wait, who the fuck are you?
Where did I park my car?
Please forgive my
Lack of information
I'm punch drunk and I need to find a way back home
It'd be a miracle, oh
I'm having trouble seeing
I'm punch drunk and I need to find a way back home
It'd be a miracle if you'd oblige
I will survive
On this island, I am stuck
Could you correct my crooked luck tonight?
I will survive
Tonight I'm wandering alone
Just looking for a way back home tonight
Spare me, a ride, a ride tonight
Spare me (on this island I am stuck)
A ride, a ride tonight (could you correct my crooked luck tonight?)
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