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.
Bravo Team is back for an encore
Another day, another hard-fought war
Defending the free world is a tall order
But that's the duty we've all been called for
We're comin' in strong, not gonna knock doors
Breach and clear
What you even got a lock for?
There comes a time to draw the line
And there's no denyin' that
I'm gonna cross yours
Squad leader, and I got the vision
Now we're goin' dark and
Then you're goin' missin'
We're covered by night
So be silent and listen
But you won't hear shit till
We've finished our mission
You scared of the Bogeyman? 'Cause he exists
He'll light up a cigar
Then you're gonna get lit
Regret? I never been encumbered with it
'Cause when I make a decision
- I'm runnin' with it
People see the world in black or white
But have you crossed that line before?
You'll end up dead unless you have some fight
But either way
You're gonna pay the price of war
When you're caught 'tween a rock
And a hard place
Stay calm, even when you feel your heart race
You might think you're gonna do what's right
But when the lights go out
You're forced to a dark place
So when you gotta pull the trigger
Never hesitate every second that you wait
Death is one step away
Showin' mercy's a mistake you
Should never make workin' long nights so the
World sees better days
Stay frosty, don't let your thoughts run
You're not a hero
You're here to get the job done
So don't punch out now, you're on the clock
Son i'm countin' sheep - by "count"
I mean shot some
You're the hunter, find your target
If you don't got one, then you are it
This is not a drill - now prepare to
Put a brave face on, counterterror
People see the world in black or white
But have you crossed that line before?
You'll end up dead unless you have some fight
But either way
You're gonna pay the price of war
I'm watchin' you the night has eyes
Sights locked on you now say your goodbyes
People see the world in black or white
But have you crossed that line before?
You'll end up dead unless you have some fight
But either way
You're gonna pay the price of war
I'm watchin' you the night has eyes
Sights locked on you now say your goodbyes
Another day, another hard-fought war
Defending the free world is a tall order
But that's the duty we've all been called for
We're comin' in strong, not gonna knock doors
Breach and clear
What you even got a lock for?
There comes a time to draw the line
And there's no denyin' that
I'm gonna cross yours
Squad leader, and I got the vision
Now we're goin' dark and
Then you're goin' missin'
We're covered by night
So be silent and listen
But you won't hear shit till
We've finished our mission
You scared of the Bogeyman? 'Cause he exists
He'll light up a cigar
Then you're gonna get lit
Regret? I never been encumbered with it
'Cause when I make a decision
- I'm runnin' with it
People see the world in black or white
But have you crossed that line before?
You'll end up dead unless you have some fight
But either way
You're gonna pay the price of war
When you're caught 'tween a rock
And a hard place
Stay calm, even when you feel your heart race
You might think you're gonna do what's right
But when the lights go out
You're forced to a dark place
So when you gotta pull the trigger
Never hesitate every second that you wait
Death is one step away
Showin' mercy's a mistake you
Should never make workin' long nights so the
World sees better days
Stay frosty, don't let your thoughts run
You're not a hero
You're here to get the job done
So don't punch out now, you're on the clock
Son i'm countin' sheep - by "count"
I mean shot some
You're the hunter, find your target
If you don't got one, then you are it
This is not a drill - now prepare to
Put a brave face on, counterterror
People see the world in black or white
But have you crossed that line before?
You'll end up dead unless you have some fight
But either way
You're gonna pay the price of war
I'm watchin' you the night has eyes
Sights locked on you now say your goodbyes
People see the world in black or white
But have you crossed that line before?
You'll end up dead unless you have some fight
But either way
You're gonna pay the price of war
I'm watchin' you the night has eyes
Sights locked on you now say your goodbyes
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