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.
Hangs up her coat like always
Wouldn't have it any other way
The TV glows in her apartment
Much better than most company
[Chorus]
Is something on your mind?
Answer cold as ice
She said tell me about your secret life
And all the things you've seen
Tell me what you think of me
You dance like a queen
In spite of all the things you never wanted
When you
You dance like a queen
You silhouette is still my reflection
You speak to me riddles
Puts on her face like breathing
Another day in black and red
Coat is old, car seat freezing
And the radio just wont play
[Chorus]
You dance like a queen
In spite of all the things you never wanted
When you left out in the cold
You dance like a queen
Your silhouette is still my reflection
You speak to me riddles
I'll find you when the water falls
No empty house or talking walls
I'll come to you in pieces
I'll come to you in pieces
She said
[Chorus]
You dance like a queen
In spite of all the things you never wanted
When you're left out in the cold
Yeah you dance like a queen
Your silhouette is still my reflection
You speak to me in riddles
You speak to me in riddles
Wouldn't have it any other way
The TV glows in her apartment
Much better than most company
[Chorus]
Is something on your mind?
Answer cold as ice
She said tell me about your secret life
And all the things you've seen
Tell me what you think of me
You dance like a queen
In spite of all the things you never wanted
When you
You dance like a queen
You silhouette is still my reflection
You speak to me riddles
Puts on her face like breathing
Another day in black and red
Coat is old, car seat freezing
And the radio just wont play
[Chorus]
You dance like a queen
In spite of all the things you never wanted
When you left out in the cold
You dance like a queen
Your silhouette is still my reflection
You speak to me riddles
I'll find you when the water falls
No empty house or talking walls
I'll come to you in pieces
I'll come to you in pieces
She said
[Chorus]
You dance like a queen
In spite of all the things you never wanted
When you're left out in the cold
Yeah you dance like a queen
Your silhouette is still my reflection
You speak to me in riddles
You speak to me in riddles
Lyrics submitted by Butch777, edited by ToxicLyrics
Secret Life Lyrics as written by Scott Lee Jason Clayton Stroope
Lyrics © BMG RUBY SONGS OBO ABSURD MUSIC
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