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.
I wanna settle down
I wanna settle down
Won't you settle down with me?
Settle down
We can settle at a table
A table for two
Won't you wine and dine with me?
Settle down
I wanna raise a child
I wanna raise a child
Won't you raise a child with me?
Raise a child
We'll call her Nebraska
Nebraska Jones
She'll have your nose
Just so you know
I wanna settle down
I wanna settle down
Won't you settle down with me?
Settle down
Run from Angela Vickers
I saw her with you
Monday morning small talking on the avenue
She's got a fancy car
She wants to take you far
From the city lights and sounds
Deep into the dark
Star so light and star so bright
First star I see tonight
Star so light and star so bright
Keep him by my side
I wanna settle down
I wanna settle down
Baby, there's no need to run
I'll love you well
I wanna settle down
It's time to bring you down
On just one knee for now
Lets make our vows
(Hey, oh, oh)
(Hey, oh, oh)
(Hey, oh, oh)
(Hey, oh-oh-oh)
(Hey)
Star so light and star so bright
First star I see tonight
Star so light and star so bright
First star I see tonight
Star so light and star so bright
Keep him by my side
Hey, oh, oh
Hey, oh, oh
Hey, oh, oh
Hey, oh, oh
Hey, oh, oh
Hey, oh, oh
Hey, oh, oh
Hey, oh, oh
Hey, oh, oh
Hey, oh, oh
Hey, oh, oh
Hey, oh, oh
Hey, oh, oh
Hey
I wanna settle down
Won't you settle down with me?
Settle down
We can settle at a table
A table for two
Won't you wine and dine with me?
Settle down
I wanna raise a child
I wanna raise a child
Won't you raise a child with me?
Raise a child
We'll call her Nebraska
Nebraska Jones
She'll have your nose
Just so you know
I wanna settle down
I wanna settle down
Won't you settle down with me?
Settle down
Run from Angela Vickers
I saw her with you
Monday morning small talking on the avenue
She's got a fancy car
She wants to take you far
From the city lights and sounds
Deep into the dark
Star so light and star so bright
First star I see tonight
Star so light and star so bright
Keep him by my side
I wanna settle down
I wanna settle down
Baby, there's no need to run
I'll love you well
I wanna settle down
It's time to bring you down
On just one knee for now
Lets make our vows
(Hey, oh, oh)
(Hey, oh, oh)
(Hey, oh, oh)
(Hey, oh-oh-oh)
(Hey)
Star so light and star so bright
First star I see tonight
Star so light and star so bright
First star I see tonight
Star so light and star so bright
Keep him by my side
Hey, oh, oh
Hey, oh, oh
Hey, oh, oh
Hey, oh, oh
Hey, oh, oh
Hey, oh, oh
Hey, oh, oh
Hey, oh, oh
Hey, oh, oh
Hey, oh, oh
Hey, oh, oh
Hey, oh, oh
Hey, oh, oh
Hey
Lyrics submitted by jamminxo, edited by Devomaniacle, nuriko79
Settle Down Lyrics as written by Kimbra Johnson Francois Tetaz
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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@IllToast2That You do know that Kimbra is female, yes?