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.
You look at me with your eyes on the floor
I know the truth baby, you just can't hide anymore.
I'll count to ten.
And this time, I won't start over again.
let's play our cards and hope for the best
I sigh and step back, but I really just have nothin' left.
Caught in the rapture,
My heart's still yours to capture.
Feels like we're runnin' in circles...
We were starvin' for something more
And landed face down on your floor.
Put your money where your mouth is,
Money where your mouth is, girl.
Come around baby, just sing along
Cause you're the whole story behind this song.
You better stop breathin'
Before you stop believin', girl.
I feel the time slippin' right through my hands
Remember the night we left our footprints in the sand?
Forever after,
Let's start a brand new chapter.
Dim the lights, darlin', step into my shoes
I'll meet you halfway, but we've really got nothing to lose.
Baby it's your call,
Who's it gonna be to take the fall?
Sorry won't always get you by
Dreams are just that until you try.
With every step forward we take two steps back
But hand in hand, we'll get back on track.
We were starvin' for something more
And landed face down on your floor.
Put your money where your mouth is,
Money where your mouth is, girl.
Come around baby, just sing along
Cause you're the whole story behind this song.
You better stop breathin'
Before you stop believin', girl.
I know the truth baby, you just can't hide anymore.
I'll count to ten.
And this time, I won't start over again.
let's play our cards and hope for the best
I sigh and step back, but I really just have nothin' left.
Caught in the rapture,
My heart's still yours to capture.
Feels like we're runnin' in circles...
We were starvin' for something more
And landed face down on your floor.
Put your money where your mouth is,
Money where your mouth is, girl.
Come around baby, just sing along
Cause you're the whole story behind this song.
You better stop breathin'
Before you stop believin', girl.
I feel the time slippin' right through my hands
Remember the night we left our footprints in the sand?
Forever after,
Let's start a brand new chapter.
Dim the lights, darlin', step into my shoes
I'll meet you halfway, but we've really got nothing to lose.
Baby it's your call,
Who's it gonna be to take the fall?
Sorry won't always get you by
Dreams are just that until you try.
With every step forward we take two steps back
But hand in hand, we'll get back on track.
We were starvin' for something more
And landed face down on your floor.
Put your money where your mouth is,
Money where your mouth is, girl.
Come around baby, just sing along
Cause you're the whole story behind this song.
You better stop breathin'
Before you stop believin', girl.
Lyrics submitted by BleedorBreathe
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Lyrics as written by Paul Roberts
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