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.
You look away, you're speaking with your back turned.
Summer's gone and it left me with a sunburn
Whatever happened to our afternoons?
Just assumed that you lost me like a left turn
I spent my childhood lookin at the stage
Waiting for the day it would be me and I could say
“Slow down…”
That's my philosophy
I get by
Making the best of what was mine
If you think this could be what you want
Then you just gotta try
You won't mind
Playing a victim of the time
‘Cuz I swear it's getting better yeah
That's my philosophy
It could be over in a moment
The curtain falls before you know it
Looking forward towards the next scene
Remember back when we were young and still above?
We're falling in and out of love and then again before the bell rings
If you take a trip through my mind
Who knows just what you'll find
Stop dead in your tracks from her eyes
Then put it all together
That's my philosophy
I get by
Making the best of what was mine
If you think this could be what you want
Then you just gotta try
You won't mind
Playing a victim of the time
‘Cuz I swear it's getting better yeah
That's my philosophy
Remember the look upon her face
Remember the way she loved the chase
If we ever go back there someday
I'd never, ever, let her get away
It's drinking away the summer days
A moment in time we can't replace
I won't let my life go to waste
That's my philosophy
I get by
Making the best of what was mine
If you think this could be what you want
Then you just gotta try
You won't mind
Playing a victim of the time
‘Cuz I swear it's getting better yeah
I get by
Making the best of what was mine
If you think this could be what you want
Then you just gotta try
You won't mind
Playing a victim of the time
‘Cuz I swear it's getting better yeah
whoa, whoa
That's my philosophy
Summer's gone and it left me with a sunburn
Whatever happened to our afternoons?
Just assumed that you lost me like a left turn
I spent my childhood lookin at the stage
Waiting for the day it would be me and I could say
“Slow down…”
That's my philosophy
I get by
Making the best of what was mine
If you think this could be what you want
Then you just gotta try
You won't mind
Playing a victim of the time
‘Cuz I swear it's getting better yeah
That's my philosophy
It could be over in a moment
The curtain falls before you know it
Looking forward towards the next scene
Remember back when we were young and still above?
We're falling in and out of love and then again before the bell rings
If you take a trip through my mind
Who knows just what you'll find
Stop dead in your tracks from her eyes
Then put it all together
That's my philosophy
I get by
Making the best of what was mine
If you think this could be what you want
Then you just gotta try
You won't mind
Playing a victim of the time
‘Cuz I swear it's getting better yeah
That's my philosophy
Remember the look upon her face
Remember the way she loved the chase
If we ever go back there someday
I'd never, ever, let her get away
It's drinking away the summer days
A moment in time we can't replace
I won't let my life go to waste
That's my philosophy
I get by
Making the best of what was mine
If you think this could be what you want
Then you just gotta try
You won't mind
Playing a victim of the time
‘Cuz I swear it's getting better yeah
I get by
Making the best of what was mine
If you think this could be what you want
Then you just gotta try
You won't mind
Playing a victim of the time
‘Cuz I swear it's getting better yeah
whoa, whoa
That's my philosophy
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my philosophy should be everyones philosophy. true dat.
peace peace. shortaaayyy.
i really like this song. it makes me happy. and reminds me almost too much of savage garden. heh. anyways, another great song by holiday parade!
i really like this song. it makes me happy. and reminds me almost too much of savage garden. heh. anyways, another great song by holiday parade!
This part: "If you take a trip through my mind, Who knows just what you’ll find."
Reminds me of part of "Puffy Little Shoes" by the Presidents of the United States of America: "Take a ride inside my eye And this is what you will likely find."
"Remember the look upon her face? Remember the way she loved the chase? If I ever go back there someday, I
I love holiday parade and i love the lines
"Remember back when we were young and still above? We’re falling in and out of love and then again before the bell rings."
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