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.
This city, so pretty
Under the moonlit skies, we'll be hanging like a cigarette
So stunning, start running
Tonight's like a knife, would you cut me with your kiss?
I bleed, red lips, you're unbelievable
Can't miss this chance to take you out, here's my invitation
Hello Brooklyn, hey LA
Take the streets all night
Cause we sleep all day
When the world comes crashing down
Who's ready to party?
Hello Brooklyn, hey LA
Coast to coast
I'll take you down in flames
Let the good times roll
We can let go
Everybody knows there's a party at the end of the world
Whoa, whoa, whoa, oh
Whoa, whoa, whoa, oh
This city, was your city
Heels on the sidewalk begging for a back beat
Don't worry, I fight dirty
Tonights like a right hook, knock you off your feet
I'll be yours truly unbelievable
Can't miss this chance to take you out, here's your invitation
Hello Brooklyn, hey LA
Take the streets all night
Cause you sleep all day
When the world comes crashing down
Who's ready to party?
Hello Brooklyn, hey LA
Coast to coast
I'll take you down in flames
Let the good times roll
We can let go
Everybody knows there's a party at the end of the world
Kiss it all goodbye
Tonight you've never been more alive
You're so alive
You're not afraid to die
And I can see it in your eyes
In your eyes
Hello Brooklyn, hey LA
Take the streets all night
Cause we sleep all day
When the world comes crashing down
Who's ready to party?
Hello Brooklyn, hey LA
Coast to coast
I'll take you down in flames
Let the good times roll
We can let go
Everybody knows there's a party at the end of the world
London, Tokyo, Boston, Frisco, DC, Chicago, Baltimore
(There's a party at the end of the world)
Toronto, Memphis, Rio, Dublin, Mexico, Paris, here we go
Everybody knows there's a party at the end of the world
Under the moonlit skies, we'll be hanging like a cigarette
So stunning, start running
Tonight's like a knife, would you cut me with your kiss?
I bleed, red lips, you're unbelievable
Can't miss this chance to take you out, here's my invitation
Hello Brooklyn, hey LA
Take the streets all night
Cause we sleep all day
When the world comes crashing down
Who's ready to party?
Hello Brooklyn, hey LA
Coast to coast
I'll take you down in flames
Let the good times roll
We can let go
Everybody knows there's a party at the end of the world
Whoa, whoa, whoa, oh
Whoa, whoa, whoa, oh
This city, was your city
Heels on the sidewalk begging for a back beat
Don't worry, I fight dirty
Tonights like a right hook, knock you off your feet
I'll be yours truly unbelievable
Can't miss this chance to take you out, here's your invitation
Hello Brooklyn, hey LA
Take the streets all night
Cause you sleep all day
When the world comes crashing down
Who's ready to party?
Hello Brooklyn, hey LA
Coast to coast
I'll take you down in flames
Let the good times roll
We can let go
Everybody knows there's a party at the end of the world
Kiss it all goodbye
Tonight you've never been more alive
You're so alive
You're not afraid to die
And I can see it in your eyes
In your eyes
Hello Brooklyn, hey LA
Take the streets all night
Cause we sleep all day
When the world comes crashing down
Who's ready to party?
Hello Brooklyn, hey LA
Coast to coast
I'll take you down in flames
Let the good times roll
We can let go
Everybody knows there's a party at the end of the world
London, Tokyo, Boston, Frisco, DC, Chicago, Baltimore
(There's a party at the end of the world)
Toronto, Memphis, Rio, Dublin, Mexico, Paris, here we go
Everybody knows there's a party at the end of the world
Lyrics submitted by thoseguiltyeyes
Hello Brooklyn Lyrics as written by David Katz Alex Gaskarth
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
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i think the
'How long will ... Take the sheets all night Cause we sleep all day When the world comes crashing down Who's ... about it?'
part, is actually
'Hello Brooklyn, ...hate the light?... Take the streets all night Cause we sleep all day, When the world comes crashing down Who's ready to party?'
kinda sounds like cobra starships 'the kids are all fucked up' [lyrics wise]