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.
KATE MONSTER:
Princeton.
He likes me. I think he likes me.
But does he "like me" like me, like I like him?
Will we be friends or something more?
I think he's interested, but I'm not sure.
*Doorbell rings*
Come in.
PRINCETON:
Hiya Kate.
KATE MONSTER:
Princeton! Hi.
PRINCETON:
Hi. Listen, I was going through my CDs yesterday, and I kept coming across songs I thought you'd like, so I made you this tape.
KATE MONSTER:
Oh, that's so sweet! Can I get you a drink? Or a snack?
PRINCETON:
Actually, do you mind if I use your bathroom?
KATE MONSTER:
Go right ahead.
PRINCETON:
Thank you!
KATE MONSTER:
A mix tape. He made a mix tape.
He was thinking of me, which shows he cares.
Sometimes when someone has a crush on you
They'll make you a mix tape to give you a clue.
Let's see...
"You've Got A Friend"
"The Theme From 'Friends'"
"That's What Friends Are For"
Shit.
Oh, but look!
"A Whole New World"
"Kiss The Girl"
"My Cherie Amour"
Oh, Princeton. He does like me!
"I Am The Walrus"
"Fat Bottomed Girls"
"Yellow Submarine"
What does this mean?
PRINCETON:
Hey Kate, you may wanna not go in there for a while.
KATE MONSTER:
Princeton, thank you for this tape. I was just looking at side A. Great songs.
PRINCETON:
Oh well, did you get to side B yet?
KATE MONSTER:
Not yet.
PRINCETON:
Oh, it's great. Check it out.
KATE MONSTER:
Yeah?
PRINCETON:
Right here...
KATE MONSTER:
"Stuck On You"
PRINCETON:
"Love Me Do"
KATE MONSTER:
"My Heart Will Go On"
I loved Titanic!
PRINCETON:
Uh, it was alright.
"She's Got A Way"
KATE MONSTER:
"Yesterday"
PRINCETON:
"Goodnight Saigon"
From the Russia concert!
KATE MONSTER:
Oh, great.
"Through The Years"
PRINCETON:
"The Theme From 'Cheers'"
KATE MONSTER:
"Moving Right Along"
Nice tape.
PRINCETON:
There's one more...
"I Have To Say I Love You In A Song"
KATE MONSTER:
Princeton, that's so sweet!
I've never gotten such a nice present from a guy.
PRINCETON:
Aww. Well, I'm glad you like it, but I have to go now. I'm gonna make one for Brian and Christmas Eve, and Gary, and Nicky and Rod, and Trekkie Monster, and everyone!
KATE MONSTER:
Oh.
PRINCETON:
Oh, and, uh...
KATE MONSTER:
Yes?
PRINCETON:
What are you doing tonight?
KATE MONSTER:
Grading term papers. But it's kindergarten, so they're very short. Why?
PRINCETON:
Everyone's going to hear this singer at the Around The Clock Cafe. Do you want to go with me?
KATE MONSTER:
Like a date?
PRINCETON:
Sure. A date. It'll be a blast.
KATE MONSTER:
I'd love to come.
PRINCETON:
Okay. Well, I'll see you then.
KATE MONSTER:
Okay!
PRINCETON:
Okay. Bye.
KATE MONSTER:
Bye.
He likes me!
Princeton.
He likes me. I think he likes me.
But does he "like me" like me, like I like him?
Will we be friends or something more?
I think he's interested, but I'm not sure.
*Doorbell rings*
Come in.
PRINCETON:
Hiya Kate.
KATE MONSTER:
Princeton! Hi.
PRINCETON:
Hi. Listen, I was going through my CDs yesterday, and I kept coming across songs I thought you'd like, so I made you this tape.
KATE MONSTER:
Oh, that's so sweet! Can I get you a drink? Or a snack?
PRINCETON:
Actually, do you mind if I use your bathroom?
KATE MONSTER:
Go right ahead.
PRINCETON:
Thank you!
KATE MONSTER:
A mix tape. He made a mix tape.
He was thinking of me, which shows he cares.
Sometimes when someone has a crush on you
They'll make you a mix tape to give you a clue.
Let's see...
"You've Got A Friend"
"The Theme From 'Friends'"
"That's What Friends Are For"
Shit.
Oh, but look!
"A Whole New World"
"Kiss The Girl"
"My Cherie Amour"
Oh, Princeton. He does like me!
"I Am The Walrus"
"Fat Bottomed Girls"
"Yellow Submarine"
What does this mean?
PRINCETON:
Hey Kate, you may wanna not go in there for a while.
KATE MONSTER:
Princeton, thank you for this tape. I was just looking at side A. Great songs.
PRINCETON:
Oh well, did you get to side B yet?
KATE MONSTER:
Not yet.
PRINCETON:
Oh, it's great. Check it out.
KATE MONSTER:
Yeah?
PRINCETON:
Right here...
KATE MONSTER:
"Stuck On You"
PRINCETON:
"Love Me Do"
KATE MONSTER:
"My Heart Will Go On"
I loved Titanic!
PRINCETON:
Uh, it was alright.
"She's Got A Way"
KATE MONSTER:
"Yesterday"
PRINCETON:
"Goodnight Saigon"
From the Russia concert!
KATE MONSTER:
Oh, great.
"Through The Years"
PRINCETON:
"The Theme From 'Cheers'"
KATE MONSTER:
"Moving Right Along"
Nice tape.
PRINCETON:
There's one more...
"I Have To Say I Love You In A Song"
KATE MONSTER:
Princeton, that's so sweet!
I've never gotten such a nice present from a guy.
PRINCETON:
Aww. Well, I'm glad you like it, but I have to go now. I'm gonna make one for Brian and Christmas Eve, and Gary, and Nicky and Rod, and Trekkie Monster, and everyone!
KATE MONSTER:
Oh.
PRINCETON:
Oh, and, uh...
KATE MONSTER:
Yes?
PRINCETON:
What are you doing tonight?
KATE MONSTER:
Grading term papers. But it's kindergarten, so they're very short. Why?
PRINCETON:
Everyone's going to hear this singer at the Around The Clock Cafe. Do you want to go with me?
KATE MONSTER:
Like a date?
PRINCETON:
Sure. A date. It'll be a blast.
KATE MONSTER:
I'd love to come.
PRINCETON:
Okay. Well, I'll see you then.
KATE MONSTER:
Okay!
PRINCETON:
Okay. Bye.
KATE MONSTER:
Bye.
He likes me!
Lyrics submitted by mozz71
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