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.
There isn't a delicate plan involved
I'll just copy myself a key
And then at 4:00 in the morning,
I'll come and kill you dead in your sleep.
I would, indeed, but I don't care to complicate it.
I could, indeed, but I don't care to complicate it.
Imagine! It's going to rain again!
Seems like a pretty good day to die.
Don't worry I'll offer you company
As I stare you straight in the eye.
And this will be more fun than I have had in years.
And if you feign to feel, again, crocodile tears.
I believe I could, indeed.
I'll just copy myself a key
And then at 4:00 in the morning,
I'll come and kill you dead in your sleep.
I would, indeed, but I don't care to complicate it.
I could, indeed, but I don't care to complicate it.
Imagine! It's going to rain again!
Seems like a pretty good day to die.
Don't worry I'll offer you company
As I stare you straight in the eye.
And this will be more fun than I have had in years.
And if you feign to feel, again, crocodile tears.
I believe I could, indeed.
Lyrics submitted by quietlyhere
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