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.
About time you paid for all of this
You've got the bloody finger tips
And blood on your lips
You used to love the rock n roll
Now you got me on the phone
Quit putting me on
Don't you remember the prom
And the popular kids who put
You down
Now you're just like them
Making everybody feel bad
What the world has dealt you
Ain't so wrong
Come on, quit putting me on
Hello Mr. White Light
You look kind of angry
Bet you think I want to
Drink from your fountain
But I'm climbing up that mountain
Shout it!
Everyone is walking away
No we can't afford the bills on
This pay
Hey - quit putting me on
Hello Mr. White Light
You look kind of angry
Bet you think I want to
Drink from your fountain
But I'm climbing up that mountain
Shout it!
Everyone is walking away
No we can't afford the bills on
This pay
Hey - quit putting me on
You've got the bloody finger tips
And blood on your lips
You used to love the rock n roll
Now you got me on the phone
Quit putting me on
Don't you remember the prom
And the popular kids who put
You down
Now you're just like them
Making everybody feel bad
What the world has dealt you
Ain't so wrong
Come on, quit putting me on
Hello Mr. White Light
You look kind of angry
Bet you think I want to
Drink from your fountain
But I'm climbing up that mountain
Shout it!
Everyone is walking away
No we can't afford the bills on
This pay
Hey - quit putting me on
Hello Mr. White Light
You look kind of angry
Bet you think I want to
Drink from your fountain
But I'm climbing up that mountain
Shout it!
Everyone is walking away
No we can't afford the bills on
This pay
Hey - quit putting me on
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