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.
We've been living decorations
And I'm sad to say
To get another place we've
Found seamless today
To get another place we've found seamless today
There was a shock in the arms and a death in the gutters
Just found out looking at a million windows
We have the right to decline construction
Tired of waiting for the cold to lift
No one wants to hear its such a crying shame
Tired of waiting for the cold to lift
And I'm sad to say
To get another place we've
Found seamless today
To get another place we've found seamless today
There was a shock in the arms and a death in the gutters
Just found out looking at a million windows
We have the right to decline construction
Tired of waiting for the cold to lift
No one wants to hear its such a crying shame
Tired of waiting for the cold to lift
Lyrics submitted by Tony Clifton
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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Where can I get some of that? ^^^ haha
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global warming in this case...
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DaveDave is The Dude I met him outside the TLA in Philly