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.
Well, now, they often call me Speedo
But my real name is Mister Earl
Hmm, hmm-hmm
Well, now, they often call me Speedo
But my real name is Mister Earl
Hmm, hmm-hmm
I'm all for meetin' brand new fellas
And takin' other folks' girl
Hmm, hmm-hmm
Well, now, they often call me Speedo
'Cause I don't believe in wastin' time
Hmm, hmm-hmm
Well, now, they often call me Speedo
'Cause I don't believe in wastin' time
Hmm, hmm-hmm
Well, I've known some pretty women
And I've caused them to change their mind
Hmm, hmm-hmm
Well, now, some may call me Joe
Some may call me Moe
Just remember Speedo
He don't never take it slow
Well, now, they often call me Speedo
But my real name is Mister Earl
Hmm, hmm-hmm
Well, now, they often call me Speedo
But my real name is Mister Earl
Hmm, hmm-hmm
Well, now, some may call me Moe
Some may call me Joe
Just remember Speedo
He don't never take it slow
Well, now, they often call me Speedo
But my real name is Mister Earl
Hmm, hmm-hmm
Well, now, they often call me Speedo
But my real name is Mister Earl
Hmm, hmm-hmm
And now they gotta call me Speedo
'Til they called off makin' pretty girls
Hmm, hmm-hmm
Hmm-hmm, hmm-hmm
Hmm, hmm-hmm
Hmm, hmm-hmm
Hmm, hmm-hmm
But my real name is Mister Earl
Hmm, hmm-hmm
Well, now, they often call me Speedo
But my real name is Mister Earl
Hmm, hmm-hmm
I'm all for meetin' brand new fellas
And takin' other folks' girl
Hmm, hmm-hmm
Well, now, they often call me Speedo
'Cause I don't believe in wastin' time
Hmm, hmm-hmm
Well, now, they often call me Speedo
'Cause I don't believe in wastin' time
Hmm, hmm-hmm
Well, I've known some pretty women
And I've caused them to change their mind
Hmm, hmm-hmm
Well, now, some may call me Joe
Some may call me Moe
Just remember Speedo
He don't never take it slow
Well, now, they often call me Speedo
But my real name is Mister Earl
Hmm, hmm-hmm
Well, now, they often call me Speedo
But my real name is Mister Earl
Hmm, hmm-hmm
Well, now, some may call me Moe
Some may call me Joe
Just remember Speedo
He don't never take it slow
Well, now, they often call me Speedo
But my real name is Mister Earl
Hmm, hmm-hmm
Well, now, they often call me Speedo
But my real name is Mister Earl
Hmm, hmm-hmm
And now they gotta call me Speedo
'Til they called off makin' pretty girls
Hmm, hmm-hmm
Hmm-hmm, hmm-hmm
Hmm, hmm-hmm
Hmm, hmm-hmm
Hmm, hmm-hmm
Lyrics submitted by countrymusicfan
Speedo Lyrics as written by Esther Navarro
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