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 tired and I'm reckless and I can't go home (can't go home)
I'm useless and regretful and nowhere to go (nowhere to go)
I am lonely and and I notice stuff is nothing just to show it
Open your arms, here I come
It takes more to stick together
And I never meant to make you cry
Acting like you're perfect
Everything was worth it
Still all along, we lived a lie
And I know you knew, baby
That I know the lady's going out with other guys
Acting like you're perfect
Acting like you're worth it
All you ever did was pray for guys
And you think that he will call you back (call you back)
I'm tired and I'm reckless and I can't go home (can't go home)
I'm useless and regretful and nowhere to go (nowhere to go)
I am lonely and and I notice stuff is nothing just to show it
Open your arms, here I come
Can't believe they're still together
Even after all the times she cried
Acting like you're perfect
Acting like you're worth it
Seem like you're just a waste of time
And I know you knew, baby
That I know the lady's going out with other guys
Acting like you're perfect
Acting like you're worth it
All you ever did was pray for guys
And you think that he will call you back
I'm tired and I'm reckless and I can't go home (can't go home)
I'm useless and regretful and nowhere to go (nowhere to go)
I am lonely and and I notice stuff is nothing just to show it
Open your arms, here I come
You like greasy and disgusting is the way you go
Getting something outta nothing in the way we roll
(You don't make friends, you make enemies)
Kicking our words to the curb like a former song
Writing, dance, ghost tales just for fun
(You don't make friends, you make enemies)
'Cept for you
I can't believe
I can't believe
I'm seeing my life go down the drain
I can't believe
I can't believe
I'm tired and I'm reckless and I can't go home (can't go home)
I'm useless and regretful and nowhere to go (nowhere to go)
I am lonely and and I notice stuff is nothing just to show it
Open your arms, here I come
Open your arms, here I come
Here, I came
I'm useless and regretful and nowhere to go (nowhere to go)
I am lonely and and I notice stuff is nothing just to show it
Open your arms, here I come
It takes more to stick together
And I never meant to make you cry
Acting like you're perfect
Everything was worth it
Still all along, we lived a lie
And I know you knew, baby
That I know the lady's going out with other guys
Acting like you're perfect
Acting like you're worth it
All you ever did was pray for guys
And you think that he will call you back (call you back)
I'm tired and I'm reckless and I can't go home (can't go home)
I'm useless and regretful and nowhere to go (nowhere to go)
I am lonely and and I notice stuff is nothing just to show it
Open your arms, here I come
Can't believe they're still together
Even after all the times she cried
Acting like you're perfect
Acting like you're worth it
Seem like you're just a waste of time
And I know you knew, baby
That I know the lady's going out with other guys
Acting like you're perfect
Acting like you're worth it
All you ever did was pray for guys
And you think that he will call you back
I'm tired and I'm reckless and I can't go home (can't go home)
I'm useless and regretful and nowhere to go (nowhere to go)
I am lonely and and I notice stuff is nothing just to show it
Open your arms, here I come
You like greasy and disgusting is the way you go
Getting something outta nothing in the way we roll
(You don't make friends, you make enemies)
Kicking our words to the curb like a former song
Writing, dance, ghost tales just for fun
(You don't make friends, you make enemies)
'Cept for you
I can't believe
I can't believe
I'm seeing my life go down the drain
I can't believe
I can't believe
I'm tired and I'm reckless and I can't go home (can't go home)
I'm useless and regretful and nowhere to go (nowhere to go)
I am lonely and and I notice stuff is nothing just to show it
Open your arms, here I come
Open your arms, here I come
Here, I came
Lyrics submitted by bananahero
Room 410 Lyrics as written by Zac Malloy Tom Higgenson
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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I think it's supposed to be "I'm lonely and I know this. Stop at nothing just to show it" That's just what I hear, though
I think your line makes much more sense than mine!