its amazing how far music can come.. 24 years after it released and its one of the most heartfelt songs ive heard
Light the force that's on my back and get right with you
Light the force that's on my back and get right with you
I push down to win you
Because it isn't too important
Light the force that's on my back and get right with you
Hold my head down again, bring back some more
Hold my head down again, just like before
Hold my head down again, bring back some more
Imitation now
Jenny want to ride in snow
I can will it to push down some more, some more
Light the force that's on my back and get right with you
You're lying down while getting up could get right with you
You're calming down I'm getting hard, could get right with you
Light the force that's on my back and get right with you
Hold my head down again, bring back some more
Hold my head down again, just like before
Hold my head down again, bring back some more
It's so obvious
You're just a temptress
Swap neurosis-es
But we're running out of time
We're running out of time
We're running out of time
To keep myself in line
Millions of creatures could open my eyes
So hold my head down again, please
Oh, hold my head down again, bring back some more
Hold my head down again, just like before
Hold my head down again, bring back some more
Light the force that's on my back and get right with you
I push down to win you
Because it isn't too important
Light the force that's on my back and get right with you
Hold my head down again, bring back some more
Hold my head down again, just like before
Hold my head down again, bring back some more
Imitation now
Jenny want to ride in snow
I can will it to push down some more, some more
Light the force that's on my back and get right with you
You're lying down while getting up could get right with you
You're calming down I'm getting hard, could get right with you
Light the force that's on my back and get right with you
Hold my head down again, bring back some more
Hold my head down again, just like before
Hold my head down again, bring back some more
It's so obvious
You're just a temptress
Swap neurosis-es
But we're running out of time
We're running out of time
We're running out of time
To keep myself in line
Millions of creatures could open my eyes
So hold my head down again, please
Oh, hold my head down again, bring back some more
Hold my head down again, just like before
Hold my head down again, bring back some more
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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.
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@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
It cut out some of my comments.
"running out of time/keep myself in line" -> can he control himself? or will he give in and go out with her again?
"hold my head down again, bring back some more" -> it's like he's saying this to her sarcastically. "yeah, just hold my head down again, bring back some more, I want to go through that again."
By the way...I'm sort of projecting because a similar situation is happening to me right now. I'm probably just reading into the lyrics to make them explain what's happening in my life.