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.
Baby, Darling, Doll Face, Honey
Now I don't mean to cause you worry
It's only hands in my pocket
And the Queen on my money
Did you know I've been wanting you?
So leave your locks on the latches
If you bring the water, I'll bring the matches
'Cause we are fires in the night
We are fires in the night
Let us bathe you in our heart
'Cause we are fires in the night
Come on get up Romeo
Don't you know what the time is?
It's the fall of rock 'n roll,
That's what the news said
Did you know I've been wanting you?
So leave your locks on the latches
If you bring the water, I'll bring the matches
'Cause we are fires in the night
We are fires in the night
Let us bathe you in our heart
'Cause we are fires in the night
We are fires in the night
We are fires in the night
Let us bathe you in our life
We are fires in the night
Now I don't mean to cause you worry
It's only hands in my pocket
And the Queen on my money
Did you know I've been wanting you?
So leave your locks on the latches
If you bring the water, I'll bring the matches
'Cause we are fires in the night
We are fires in the night
Let us bathe you in our heart
'Cause we are fires in the night
Come on get up Romeo
Don't you know what the time is?
It's the fall of rock 'n roll,
That's what the news said
Did you know I've been wanting you?
So leave your locks on the latches
If you bring the water, I'll bring the matches
'Cause we are fires in the night
We are fires in the night
Let us bathe you in our heart
'Cause we are fires in the night
We are fires in the night
We are fires in the night
Let us bathe you in our life
We are fires in the night
Lyrics submitted by fullyun0riginal
Fires Lyrics as written by Matt Hayward Emma Richardson
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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Baby, Darling, Doll Face, Honey Now I don't mean to cause you worry <love, i don't want to worry you> It's only hands in my pocket And the Queen on my money <but i'm broke, and the government takes my money>
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