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.
How much is too much?
I'm tired of predicting to lose.
But before you point your finger,
Before you cast your stones,
Take a look at yourself.
How can you expect from someone what you won't do yourself?
There's no bottom to your reality.
Your desperation is utter and complete.
What you can't love about yourself you have to steal from someone else;
And what you can't steal you have to deny.
Rapid Decompression.
Sometimes it feels like your whole world is coming to an end.
I'm tired of predicting to lose.
But before you point your finger,
Before you cast your stones,
Take a look at yourself.
How can you expect from someone what you won't do yourself?
There's no bottom to your reality.
Your desperation is utter and complete.
What you can't love about yourself you have to steal from someone else;
And what you can't steal you have to deny.
Rapid Decompression.
Sometimes it feels like your whole world is coming to an end.
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codynuss, I couldn't agree more. Like literally, you took the words straight from my thoughts!
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"But before you point your finger Before you cast your stones Take a look at yourself How can you expect from someone What you won't do yourself"
I love these lyrics, best "fuck you" in a song, ever!
If Tom/Laura had any idea how close to good solid Christian doctrine his lyrics smack of sometimes he/she would probably write a song pointing out how the former statement was wrong.
Laura, her, and she. Don't be disrespectful =/
"There's no bottom to your reality Your desperation is utter and complete What you can't love about yourself You have to steal from someone else And what you can't steal What you can't steal, you have to deny"
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