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.
It's a travesty, where do I begin?
The ways in which I have behaved
I'm glad no one was keeping track of me
Like the tambourine, driven by the beat
I forgot what time it was
I wish someone were looking out for me
Some of you may think that I regret some of my doings
I'd do it all again if I had the chance
Just like Lazenby
Can I do it over?
Don't I get a second try?
Every time I messed up my lines and stumbled
Just like Lazeny
Like the swirling sun, I haven't burned out
It's better to... etc.
I won't bore you with these things we tend to say
Like a fairytale, with blood on every page
My failures brought about some blessings
Someone must be watching out for me
Even though I wonder why I did some of my doings
I'd do it all again if I had the change
Just like Lazenby
Can I do it over?
Don't I get a second try?
Every time I messed up my lines and stumbled
Just like Lazeny
Just like Lazenby
Just like Lazenby
Burning every bridge
Endless opportunities I squandered on the way to this event
Just like Lazenby
Can I do it over?
Don't I get a second try?
Every time I messed up my lines and stumbled
And reluctantly begged forgiveness
Just like Lazeny
The ways in which I have behaved
I'm glad no one was keeping track of me
Like the tambourine, driven by the beat
I forgot what time it was
I wish someone were looking out for me
Some of you may think that I regret some of my doings
I'd do it all again if I had the chance
Just like Lazenby
Can I do it over?
Don't I get a second try?
Every time I messed up my lines and stumbled
Just like Lazeny
Like the swirling sun, I haven't burned out
It's better to... etc.
I won't bore you with these things we tend to say
Like a fairytale, with blood on every page
My failures brought about some blessings
Someone must be watching out for me
Even though I wonder why I did some of my doings
I'd do it all again if I had the change
Just like Lazenby
Can I do it over?
Don't I get a second try?
Every time I messed up my lines and stumbled
Just like Lazeny
Just like Lazenby
Just like Lazenby
Burning every bridge
Endless opportunities I squandered on the way to this event
Just like Lazenby
Can I do it over?
Don't I get a second try?
Every time I messed up my lines and stumbled
And reluctantly begged forgiveness
Just like Lazeny
Lyrics submitted by strykerchick
Like Lazenby Lyrics as written by Sondre Lerche Vaular Kato Adland
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