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.
Slow down Jo
Anybody ever tell you that you move too fast?
Anybody ever tell you how to make a good thing last?
'Cause it ainâ??t like that
First you gotta slow down Jo.
Last night I was talking to some friends of mine.
A.J.â??s afraid youâ??re gonna kill your time or lose your mind.
If you donâ??t slow down Jo.
Anybody ever tell you if you lose the knack.
Anybody ever tell you that itâ??s true
You can get it back?
But not like that
It ainâ??t by kicking down the walls & pissing off your friends.
Every time the cards donâ??t fall your way.
It ainâ??t by poking out your eyes when you see something you donâ??t like.
Even your mama said she donâ??t want to see you spent at 25,
So come on Jo stay alive
Anybody ever tell you that you move too fast?
Anybody ever tell you how to make a good thing last?
'Cause it ainâ??t like that
First you gotta slow down Jo.
Last night I was talking to some friends of mine.
A.J.â??s afraid youâ??re gonna kill your time or lose your mind.
If you donâ??t slow down Jo.
Anybody ever tell you if you lose the knack.
Anybody ever tell you that itâ??s true
You can get it back?
But not like that
It ainâ??t by kicking down the walls & pissing off your friends.
Every time the cards donâ??t fall your way.
It ainâ??t by poking out your eyes when you see something you donâ??t like.
Even your mama said she donâ??t want to see you spent at 25,
So come on Jo stay alive
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