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.
The gold rush is on
And I'm leaving you Mom
The casons are rolling along
I know that sister's
Still living in sin
When I've time I'll judge her again
I tried my best
Like you said
Good friends are wishing
Goodbyes and good lucks
While husbands and wives have a last hug
I drank till I was unable to stand
The sickle, the noose and the firebrand
Waste, I'm a waste of time
So I tried and I tried
But it all went wrong
Oh, my best
You were my trumpeter swan
All along
And I'm leaving you Mom
The casons are rolling along
I know that sister's
Still living in sin
When I've time I'll judge her again
I tried my best
Like you said
Good friends are wishing
Goodbyes and good lucks
While husbands and wives have a last hug
I drank till I was unable to stand
The sickle, the noose and the firebrand
Waste, I'm a waste of time
So I tried and I tried
But it all went wrong
Oh, my best
You were my trumpeter swan
All along
Lyrics submitted by gatsbycab4cutie
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The "Gold Rush" is on and I'm leaving you Mom, the Caissons (that is the correct spelling) are rolling along
He is in the Army and leaving for a deployment. The Caissons are rolling along refers to the U.S. Army Song, "The Army Goes Rolling Along
The part about his sister.... Hmmm I take it as, he is telling his mom that he is about to leave for this deployment/War and she is just complaining about his sister's life choices, and he is like, "Okay I'll pass judgment on her (sarcastically) as soon as I get through all my problems/current situation"
Good Friends are wishing... Husbands and wives... Again solidifies the, military predeployment hypothesis. Friends saying good by, good luck. And spouses tring to get that one last hug before the plane takes off..
I drank till I was un able to stand - I think this is litteral. The sickle the noose and the firebrand, I think the sickle represents death (it is commonly mistaken for the scythe which the Grimm Reaper holds) The noose represents self destruction and the firebrand represents the Agitator. These are all the images conjured up while drunk. The thought/fear that Death could be waiting at this next deployment. The thought that I volunteered for this ... and now I could die (suicide?) and now in his drunken state the "firebrand" maybe asking why the hell are we going to fight.
You were my Trumpeter Swan - This part eludes me... Symbol of fidelity? Beauty?
I'm pretty sure this song is about the band (the Envy Corps) getting ready to leave for tour... I don't think Luke (the lead singer) has ever been to war... haha A great song, nonetheless! The feeling you get when you hear "I trieeeeedddd my bessssstttt, liiiiiike you saiiid..." is indescribable. A truly deep song about trying your hardest, and just hoping others are content with what you have produced.
Yeah, that makes more sense. I was relating it too much to myself...<br /> I still love this freaking song!<br /> <br /> thanks
Neil Young told you what went down After the Goldrush. The Envy Corps are just trying to let you know how it was Before the Goldrush.