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.
(Go!)
Baby talk disappointment
Ringing in my head
And baby let's just move in
And likes to wet the bed
Your inspiration is a memory
That you know you never had
Your desperation lies before me
(And he won't kick half ass)
(Whoo, yeah) I want it
(Whoo, yeah) I need it
(Whoo, yeah) I'd steal it
(Whoo) Alright
Everybody's talkin' like a monkey
Always lookin' behind
Wasted life you see that well sue me
I'm born in '69
Don't catch me later (Catch me later)
I'm out of here keepin' my dime
Your desperation is a menu
(Hey man your plane's flyin')
(Whoo, yeah) I want it
(Whoo, yeah) I need it
(Whoo, yeah) I'd steal it
(Whoo) Alright
He thinks it's so easy
Doing his very best
Her windows are breaking
Inside her chest
There's the one, they're the ones
Again and again
Your desperation don't become you
(Speedo I can't hear you sing!)
(Whoo, yeah) I want it
(Whoo, yeah) I need it
(Whoo, yeah) I'd steal it
(Whoo, yeah) I need it
(You've got nothing to say) I want it
(You've got nothing to say) I need it
(You've got nothing to say) I'd steal it
You'll be sorry
Baby talk disappointment
Ringing in my head
And baby let's just move in
And likes to wet the bed
Your inspiration is a memory
That you know you never had
Your desperation lies before me
(And he won't kick half ass)
(Whoo, yeah) I want it
(Whoo, yeah) I need it
(Whoo, yeah) I'd steal it
(Whoo) Alright
Everybody's talkin' like a monkey
Always lookin' behind
Wasted life you see that well sue me
I'm born in '69
Don't catch me later (Catch me later)
I'm out of here keepin' my dime
Your desperation is a menu
(Hey man your plane's flyin')
(Whoo, yeah) I want it
(Whoo, yeah) I need it
(Whoo, yeah) I'd steal it
(Whoo) Alright
He thinks it's so easy
Doing his very best
Her windows are breaking
Inside her chest
There's the one, they're the ones
Again and again
Your desperation don't become you
(Speedo I can't hear you sing!)
(Whoo, yeah) I want it
(Whoo, yeah) I need it
(Whoo, yeah) I'd steal it
(Whoo, yeah) I need it
(You've got nothing to say) I want it
(You've got nothing to say) I need it
(You've got nothing to say) I'd steal it
You'll be sorry
Lyrics submitted by slamking
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