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.
I'm alive
Watch yourself I'm taking over
The cracks in the pavement don't break my stride
I step lightly
I'm alive
I can't believe what I've become
I won't stop breathing
Your world is falling at your feet
I won't stop breathing
Oh my god
I can't believe what I've become
I won't stop breathing
Your world is falling at your feet
I won't stop breathing
Just 'cause you're breathing
Don't mean you're alive
Excuses are useless when your mouth's stapled shut
You're drowning in the back room
So this is what it feels to waltz?
I must be dreaming
Demise so surreal
Watch yourself I'm taking over
The cracks in the pavement don't break my stride
I step lightly
I'm alive
I can't believe what I've become
I won't stop breathing
Your world is falling at your feet
I won't stop breathing
Oh my god
I can't believe what I've become
I won't stop breathing
Your world is falling at your feet
I won't stop breathing
Just 'cause you're breathing
Don't mean you're alive
Excuses are useless when your mouth's stapled shut
You're drowning in the back room
So this is what it feels to waltz?
I must be dreaming
Demise so surreal
Lyrics submitted by reptarxgrindpants, edited by michaelmuo
Hey There Mr. Brooks Lyrics as written by Danny Worsnop Benjamin Paul Bruce
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i love the part he says
"Oh, the bullets gone I take the spade I slit your throat"
but i think he says i take this BLADE and slit your throat
definitely my favorite part too metalhead.<br /> it seems as though blade would be correct given the context, however, if you watch the movie he uses a spade (shovel) to slit his throat. sorry if i ruined the movie for anyone.
it is supposed to be SPADE<br /> in the movie, thats what he uses to slit dane cook's throat haha
That's my favorite part too! Such a fucking sick song
i finally watched the movie and i gota say its bad ass<br /> and its true it is suposed to say slade not blade
A spade is a type of shovel.
A spade is a shovel...<br /> Which explains the Asking Alexandria shirt.<br />