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.
Darling will you marry me?
Oh yes my love, I will
Been going with this girl for a year or two
Family they don't want me to
It's their family way
They think that I am lazy
And they tell her that she's crazy
Family way
They went to the judge to forbid us to get wed
And now on the whole, I'd say there's trouble ahead
She's in the family way
I know I love your daughter, sir
Don't you think the choice should be made by her?
Family way
They believe in long engagements
Time to make arrangements
Family way
All we want is a life of our own
But we'll never get it now, not the way she has grown
She's in the family way
Doctor, doctor, are you absolutely sure?
When you tell us there's under eight months more
Before the stork comes knocking at the door
Soon it's gonna be too late
They'll notice that she's put on weight
In the family way
Then they'll put her on a diet
When all she needs is peace and quiet
Family way
All we want is a life of our own
But we'll never get it now, not the way she has grown
She's in the family way
Sir, I think your daughter and I should be married
Soon, very, very soon!
Oh yes my love, I will
Been going with this girl for a year or two
Family they don't want me to
It's their family way
They think that I am lazy
And they tell her that she's crazy
Family way
They went to the judge to forbid us to get wed
And now on the whole, I'd say there's trouble ahead
She's in the family way
I know I love your daughter, sir
Don't you think the choice should be made by her?
Family way
They believe in long engagements
Time to make arrangements
Family way
All we want is a life of our own
But we'll never get it now, not the way she has grown
She's in the family way
Doctor, doctor, are you absolutely sure?
When you tell us there's under eight months more
Before the stork comes knocking at the door
Soon it's gonna be too late
They'll notice that she's put on weight
In the family way
Then they'll put her on a diet
When all she needs is peace and quiet
Family way
All we want is a life of our own
But we'll never get it now, not the way she has grown
She's in the family way
Sir, I think your daughter and I should be married
Soon, very, very soon!
Lyrics submitted by pbech
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