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.
Look my way, don't hide your face in shame
To me your all the same
I don't need your respect
Our pride and shame, we've held strong through the years
We've come this far, and I see very clear
You faked a smile to show me how much you care
You hypocrites get no respect over here
I know your game be
I keep going strong
You can't fake me
I keep movin on
I see right through your games and all your phony ways, in my world you have no say
Go your way, cause I know they'll be a day, when you'll be forced to look my way
Our pride and shame, we've always kept it real
No need to front, or hide the way I feel
You live a lie, afraid to look me in the eye
You have a lot to say, so speak your mind
I know your game be
I keep going strong
You can't fake me
I keep movin on
I'm not to blame
When all your shit blows up in your face
I'm not to blame
Cause someone's bound to put you in your place
I'm not to blame
For all the times that you were afraid
To just look my way
You hide your face in shame, cause you have no integrity, and to me your all the same
I don't need your respect
Our pride and shame, we've held strong through the years
We've Come this far, and I see very clear
You faked a smile to show me how much you care
You hypocrites get no respect over here
I know your game be
I keep going strong
You can't fake me
I keep movin on
To me your all the same
I don't need your respect
Our pride and shame, we've held strong through the years
We've come this far, and I see very clear
You faked a smile to show me how much you care
You hypocrites get no respect over here
I know your game be
I keep going strong
You can't fake me
I keep movin on
I see right through your games and all your phony ways, in my world you have no say
Go your way, cause I know they'll be a day, when you'll be forced to look my way
Our pride and shame, we've always kept it real
No need to front, or hide the way I feel
You live a lie, afraid to look me in the eye
You have a lot to say, so speak your mind
I know your game be
I keep going strong
You can't fake me
I keep movin on
I'm not to blame
When all your shit blows up in your face
I'm not to blame
Cause someone's bound to put you in your place
I'm not to blame
For all the times that you were afraid
To just look my way
You hide your face in shame, cause you have no integrity, and to me your all the same
I don't need your respect
Our pride and shame, we've held strong through the years
We've Come this far, and I see very clear
You faked a smile to show me how much you care
You hypocrites get no respect over here
I know your game be
I keep going strong
You can't fake me
I keep movin on
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