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.
Keep it covered
Think your baby won't understand
Blame your mother
You say anything to hold them down
But we're on to you now, now
See them coming
Well they're always knocking on your door
Take your money
Never tell you what the hell it's for
And you'll be rolling over sticks and stones
And nothing on this earth can break your bones
And I always thought you were so damn tall
But I really didn't know you at all
Solo flyin' mystery man
Won't you take me on a ride
'cause I've been waitin' all my life to hear you
Say you want me, I said
I said I swear it's true
Solo flyin' mystery man
Won't you take me on a ride
'Cause I've been waitin' all my life to hear you
Say you want me, I said
I said I swear it's true
Think your baby won't understand
Blame your mother
You say anything to hold them down
But we're on to you now, now
See them coming
Well they're always knocking on your door
Take your money
Never tell you what the hell it's for
And you'll be rolling over sticks and stones
And nothing on this earth can break your bones
And I always thought you were so damn tall
But I really didn't know you at all
Solo flyin' mystery man
Won't you take me on a ride
'cause I've been waitin' all my life to hear you
Say you want me, I said
I said I swear it's true
Solo flyin' mystery man
Won't you take me on a ride
'Cause I've been waitin' all my life to hear you
Say you want me, I said
I said I swear it's true
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