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'm stuck at a red light
Just waiting to go
Somebody beside me
That I don't want to know
I step on the pedal
When it's finally green
Dosen't matter how fast I go
Cause she's in here with me
First time I thought it
And the next time I oughta
It's the last time I ever wanna go
Cut all the ties with you
Don't want to be nice to you
And after I've thrown it all away
Well I
Well I
Cut, Cut, Cut, Cut,
Cut, Cut, Cut, Cut all the ties
Cut all the ties
She knew it was over
As I pulled to the side
I gave her 'bout half my keys
Then I told her to drive
So I'm watching the tail lights
Like I've done it before
I smile the further they get
Till I can't see 'em no more
First time I thought it
And the next time I oughta
It's the last time I'm ever gonna go
Cut all the ties with you
Don't want to be nice to you
And after I've thrown it all away
Well I
Well I
Cut, Cut, Cut, Cut,
Cut, Cut, Cut, Cut all the ties
Cut all the ties
Solo
I'm back at the red light
Don't think I'm amused
When she knocks on my window
Looking new and improved
Says everything's different
Maybe try it again
Says she really misses
Showing me off to her friends
First time I thought it
And the next time I oughta
It's the last time I'm never gonna go
Cut all the ties with you
Don't want to be nice to you
And after I've thrown it all away
Well I
Cut all the ties with you
Don't want to be nice to you
And after I've thrown it all away
Well I
Well I
Cut, Cut, Cut, Cut,
Cut, Cut, Cut, Cut,
Cut, Cut, Cut, Cut all the ties
Cut all the ties
Just waiting to go
Somebody beside me
That I don't want to know
I step on the pedal
When it's finally green
Dosen't matter how fast I go
Cause she's in here with me
First time I thought it
And the next time I oughta
It's the last time I ever wanna go
Cut all the ties with you
Don't want to be nice to you
And after I've thrown it all away
Well I
Well I
Cut, Cut, Cut, Cut,
Cut, Cut, Cut, Cut all the ties
Cut all the ties
She knew it was over
As I pulled to the side
I gave her 'bout half my keys
Then I told her to drive
So I'm watching the tail lights
Like I've done it before
I smile the further they get
Till I can't see 'em no more
First time I thought it
And the next time I oughta
It's the last time I'm ever gonna go
Cut all the ties with you
Don't want to be nice to you
And after I've thrown it all away
Well I
Well I
Cut, Cut, Cut, Cut,
Cut, Cut, Cut, Cut all the ties
Cut all the ties
Solo
I'm back at the red light
Don't think I'm amused
When she knocks on my window
Looking new and improved
Says everything's different
Maybe try it again
Says she really misses
Showing me off to her friends
First time I thought it
And the next time I oughta
It's the last time I'm never gonna go
Cut all the ties with you
Don't want to be nice to you
And after I've thrown it all away
Well I
Cut all the ties with you
Don't want to be nice to you
And after I've thrown it all away
Well I
Well I
Cut, Cut, Cut, Cut,
Cut, Cut, Cut, Cut,
Cut, Cut, Cut, Cut all the ties
Cut all the ties
Lyrics submitted by alterEgo
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