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.
Take your guitar
I'll take my keys
Let's start a band
We can play in my sheets
I'll play the bass if you take the lead
I'll keep the time if you keep the beat
Play me a song
Anything that you like
The progressions, the end, all those you write
All those lyrics you write
On your guitar
On your guitar
Put your hands round my neck
Now pluck my strings
I know it depends on the music I bring
Keep playing me like a guitar
Hit all my notes
Be my super star
And
Play me a song
Anything that you like
The progressions, the end, all those you write
All those lyrics you write
On your guitar
On your guitar
So don't be shy
Come play your song
I'm down to listen all night long
Just set the mood
Bring love and tunes
And we can both perform
Bring your guitar
I have my keys
Boy come play my melody
Let's play all night
A symphony
Let's let the music set us free
And play me a song
Anything that you like
The progressions, the end, all those you write
All those lyrics you write
On your guitar
On your guitar
I'll take my keys
Let's start a band
We can play in my sheets
I'll play the bass if you take the lead
I'll keep the time if you keep the beat
Play me a song
Anything that you like
The progressions, the end, all those you write
All those lyrics you write
On your guitar
On your guitar
Put your hands round my neck
Now pluck my strings
I know it depends on the music I bring
Keep playing me like a guitar
Hit all my notes
Be my super star
And
Play me a song
Anything that you like
The progressions, the end, all those you write
All those lyrics you write
On your guitar
On your guitar
So don't be shy
Come play your song
I'm down to listen all night long
Just set the mood
Bring love and tunes
And we can both perform
Bring your guitar
I have my keys
Boy come play my melody
Let's play all night
A symphony
Let's let the music set us free
And play me a song
Anything that you like
The progressions, the end, all those you write
All those lyrics you write
On your guitar
On your guitar
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