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 am driving in my car up highway one
I left L.A. without telling anyone
There were people who needed something from me
But I'm sure they'll get along fine on their own
Oh, this state of ecstasy
Nothing but road could ever give to me
This liberty wind in my face
And I'm giggling again for no reason
I am dancing with my friends in elation
We've taken adventures to new levels of fun
I can feel the bones are smiling in my body
I can see the meltings of inhibition
Oh this state of ecstasy
Nothing but road could ever give to me
This liberty wind in my face
And I'm giggling again for no reason
I'm reeling jubilation
Triumphant in delight
I'm at home in this high five
And I'm smiling for no reason
I am sitting at the set of Cali sun
We've gotten quiet for its last precious seconds
I can feel the salt of the sea on my skin
And we still hear the echoes of abandon
Oh, this state of ecstasy
Nothing but net could ever give to me
This liberty wind in my face
And I'm giggling again for no reason
I left L.A. without telling anyone
There were people who needed something from me
But I'm sure they'll get along fine on their own
Oh, this state of ecstasy
Nothing but road could ever give to me
This liberty wind in my face
And I'm giggling again for no reason
I am dancing with my friends in elation
We've taken adventures to new levels of fun
I can feel the bones are smiling in my body
I can see the meltings of inhibition
Oh this state of ecstasy
Nothing but road could ever give to me
This liberty wind in my face
And I'm giggling again for no reason
I'm reeling jubilation
Triumphant in delight
I'm at home in this high five
And I'm smiling for no reason
I am sitting at the set of Cali sun
We've gotten quiet for its last precious seconds
I can feel the salt of the sea on my skin
And we still hear the echoes of abandon
Oh, this state of ecstasy
Nothing but net could ever give to me
This liberty wind in my face
And I'm giggling again for no reason
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