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'll tell you bout one day when I was young
I was flipping the through the channels when I saw something on
Something 'bout robots that destroy each other
It made me want to go blow up my mother
Oo, Anthony is not alone
It made me want to go blow up my home
Eventually I did, but that ain't the point
I love bad grammar and I wish I could rhyme
And if you didn't get what we're talkin' about
We're talkin' bout the most amazing thing around
If you thinkin' Transformers then you was right
'Cause everybody knows that they hella tight
Transformers' creators wouldn't pay us to make this rap
They told us that this script was full of nonsense
I bet you thought I was gonna say crap
because it rhymes with rap, but i'm better than that
Transformers will -- punch you in the face
Transformers won't -- do the Macerena
Transformers -- always say no to drugs
Transformers
They don't even need to use a glock
They can take you down with their electric shock
Hurt more than a bodyslam from The Rock
But not as much as a slap from my hand
Ooh, have you heard about Optimus Prime?
Sweeter than a cherry, sour than a lime
If your booty's gettin' hot and it keeps gettin' hotter
He'll turn into a fire truck and spray you with water (Damn)
Optimus knows how to use his hose
He be treatin' his friends like he treats his hoes
Sucks Pixie Sticks right through his nose
Until his nose unloads and explodes bus loads
Ooh, you like that, we switched it up
Like when decepticons kicked Autobot butt
And Thunderblast is a slut
What?... she is...
Transformers will -- find a cure for death
Transformers won't -- do your algebra
Transformers -- are against terrorism
Transformers
The dopest parties are thrown by the Autobots
Disco dancin' and chicks hella hot
They got moves like you ain't ever got
No weed, no spank, no crack cocaine
They don't need that stuff to keep they party insane
Moves so whack that you can't explain
Dancing so crazy that'll melt your brain
Moves that Decepticons could never attain
You hear that Megatron, you ain't got no game
Autobots throw it up -- Makin' you look lame
You fight to contain the shame you've obtained
Optimus will take you out -- With impeccable aim
Transformers -- don't give a damn what ya'll say
Transformers -- hit the club like every day
Transformers -- blow things up with satisfaction
They explode in your face like a chain reaction
Transformers will -- run for president
Transformers won't -- dress for Halloween
Transformers -- hardcore since '84
I was flipping the through the channels when I saw something on
Something 'bout robots that destroy each other
It made me want to go blow up my mother
Oo, Anthony is not alone
It made me want to go blow up my home
Eventually I did, but that ain't the point
I love bad grammar and I wish I could rhyme
And if you didn't get what we're talkin' about
We're talkin' bout the most amazing thing around
If you thinkin' Transformers then you was right
'Cause everybody knows that they hella tight
Transformers' creators wouldn't pay us to make this rap
They told us that this script was full of nonsense
I bet you thought I was gonna say crap
because it rhymes with rap, but i'm better than that
Transformers will -- punch you in the face
Transformers won't -- do the Macerena
Transformers -- always say no to drugs
Transformers
They don't even need to use a glock
They can take you down with their electric shock
Hurt more than a bodyslam from The Rock
But not as much as a slap from my hand
Ooh, have you heard about Optimus Prime?
Sweeter than a cherry, sour than a lime
If your booty's gettin' hot and it keeps gettin' hotter
He'll turn into a fire truck and spray you with water (Damn)
Optimus knows how to use his hose
He be treatin' his friends like he treats his hoes
Sucks Pixie Sticks right through his nose
Until his nose unloads and explodes bus loads
Ooh, you like that, we switched it up
Like when decepticons kicked Autobot butt
And Thunderblast is a slut
What?... she is...
Transformers will -- find a cure for death
Transformers won't -- do your algebra
Transformers -- are against terrorism
Transformers
The dopest parties are thrown by the Autobots
Disco dancin' and chicks hella hot
They got moves like you ain't ever got
No weed, no spank, no crack cocaine
They don't need that stuff to keep they party insane
Moves so whack that you can't explain
Dancing so crazy that'll melt your brain
Moves that Decepticons could never attain
You hear that Megatron, you ain't got no game
Autobots throw it up -- Makin' you look lame
You fight to contain the shame you've obtained
Optimus will take you out -- With impeccable aim
Transformers -- don't give a damn what ya'll say
Transformers -- hit the club like every day
Transformers -- blow things up with satisfaction
They explode in your face like a chain reaction
Transformers will -- run for president
Transformers won't -- dress for Halloween
Transformers -- hardcore since '84
Lyrics submitted by azathothian666
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OH WOW I ADORE THIS SONG
NOOOOO!!!!!!! PLEASE TELL ME ITS "IT MADE ME WANNA BLOW UP MY HOE"!!!!!!!
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"Transformers will -- punch you in the face"
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