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.
How is it we have just known of each other
And we talk like old friends
And we kiss like young lovers
And we have no where to stand except next to one another
Hooow How, Hooow How, Hooow How is it?
How is it that just weeks before we met
We dealt with all our bullshit, turned the page on pain and regret
Our hearts exchanged blank checks for any amount to cover any debt
Hooow How, Hooow How, Hooow How is it?
How is it that we swim and drink pink wine
The richest kids without a dime
Our bank accounts are filled with time
Plenty of trips and country rhymes
Hooow How, Hooow How, Hooow How is it?
And we talk like old friends
And we kiss like young lovers
And we have no where to stand except next to one another
Hooow How, Hooow How, Hooow How is it?
How is it that just weeks before we met
We dealt with all our bullshit, turned the page on pain and regret
Our hearts exchanged blank checks for any amount to cover any debt
Hooow How, Hooow How, Hooow How is it?
How is it that we swim and drink pink wine
The richest kids without a dime
Our bank accounts are filled with time
Plenty of trips and country rhymes
Hooow How, Hooow How, Hooow How is it?
Lyrics submitted by aljamesfan
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