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 remember (I remember) when I used to play shoot'em up
(Shoot'em up) bang-bang, baby
I remember when I chased the girls and beat'em up
But I was young, I didn't understand
Now, I'm a grown up man
I didn't knew girls were for kissing
I never knew what I was missing
Now my life is not the same
My whole world has been rearranged
Remember, cowboys to girls, cowboys to girls
I remember (I remember) when I used to see you jumping rope
(Jumping rope) up and down, baby
I remember when you got your first baby coach
But you were young, you didn't understand
Now you're a woman and I'm a man
It's my lips you're kissing
And if I'm reminiscing
My life is not the same
My whole world has been rearranged
I wish that cowboys to girls, cowboys to girls
Oh, I remember (I remember) when I used to play shoot'em up
(Shoot'em up) bang-bang, baby
I remember when I chased the girls and beat'em up
Oh, you were young, you didn't understand
Now you're a woman and I'm a man
It's my lips you're kissing
And if I'm reminiscing
My life is not the same
My whole world has been rearranged
I wish that cowboys to girls, cowboys to girls,
Cowboys to girls, cowboys to girls
We are down at a park
All-party night
Have a picnic at a park
Kicking back, all running around
Making love 'til long after dark
All day, all day, all day, all day
(Shoot'em up) bang-bang, baby
I remember when I chased the girls and beat'em up
But I was young, I didn't understand
Now, I'm a grown up man
I didn't knew girls were for kissing
I never knew what I was missing
Now my life is not the same
My whole world has been rearranged
Remember, cowboys to girls, cowboys to girls
I remember (I remember) when I used to see you jumping rope
(Jumping rope) up and down, baby
I remember when you got your first baby coach
But you were young, you didn't understand
Now you're a woman and I'm a man
It's my lips you're kissing
And if I'm reminiscing
My life is not the same
My whole world has been rearranged
I wish that cowboys to girls, cowboys to girls
Oh, I remember (I remember) when I used to play shoot'em up
(Shoot'em up) bang-bang, baby
I remember when I chased the girls and beat'em up
Oh, you were young, you didn't understand
Now you're a woman and I'm a man
It's my lips you're kissing
And if I'm reminiscing
My life is not the same
My whole world has been rearranged
I wish that cowboys to girls, cowboys to girls,
Cowboys to girls, cowboys to girls
We are down at a park
All-party night
Have a picnic at a park
Kicking back, all running around
Making love 'til long after dark
All day, all day, all day, all day
Lyrics submitted by RiotAct
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