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.
She takes her clothes off and she says
Is it alright, if I stay the night?
I don't remember what I said, is it alright?
Well she's gone when I awake
Left a letter, saying everything was a mistake
And I'm alone, but it's alright
'Cause I understand, I could tell everything's not fine
It's never alright to push away, I'm not as blind as you may think
And I'm tired of all that is
[Chorus: ]
And I know that this time it's not all in my head
You look a little unhappy, 'bout the way the world is turning
Is there anything I could do, to take your mind off
Your troubled hearted kind
And she said maybe, just maybe
You won't end up like him
It's just another day it's cold
And I'm losin', myself inside
The colors on the wall, are all fading
And all that's left is a hope for another day
That's not cold again, and it's a shame
[Chorus: ]
Must have been around midnight, There's a ghost at the door
She said please go slowly, cause we've all been here before
She takes her clothes off and she says
Is it alright if I stay the night?
I don't remember what I said, is it alright?
[Chorus: Repeat 2X]
Is it alright, if I stay the night?
I don't remember what I said, is it alright?
Well she's gone when I awake
Left a letter, saying everything was a mistake
And I'm alone, but it's alright
'Cause I understand, I could tell everything's not fine
It's never alright to push away, I'm not as blind as you may think
And I'm tired of all that is
[Chorus: ]
And I know that this time it's not all in my head
You look a little unhappy, 'bout the way the world is turning
Is there anything I could do, to take your mind off
Your troubled hearted kind
And she said maybe, just maybe
You won't end up like him
It's just another day it's cold
And I'm losin', myself inside
The colors on the wall, are all fading
And all that's left is a hope for another day
That's not cold again, and it's a shame
[Chorus: ]
Must have been around midnight, There's a ghost at the door
She said please go slowly, cause we've all been here before
She takes her clothes off and she says
Is it alright if I stay the night?
I don't remember what I said, is it alright?
[Chorus: Repeat 2X]
Lyrics submitted by Butch777, edited by paradox137
Unhappy Lyrics as written by Scott Lee Jason Clayton Stroope
Lyrics © BMG RUBY SONGS OBO ABSURD MUSIC
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