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.
Look in the mirror, haven't changed a bit,
My leg's a little better, and I'm feeling fit.
I guess you could say that my grades are fine;
But they're nothing spectacular, is that a sign
That I'm lacking all responsibility?
Am I destined to mediocrity?
Is the time that I spend gonna be worth it?
Will I work to the end and never quit?
It's hard to accept that the past few years
I've enjoyed the most have come to an end.
But there's still room to grow,
And lots of time to show
I'm eighteen, you may have seen
I'm still a kid at heart,
Decisions have to start.
I'm still young, I'm having fun,
No one's gonna stop me,
No not anyone.
I'll never grow old, I'll never be sold,
'Cause this song will remind me every day
That my life begins right now.
My life beings right now.
I'm aware that my parents buy me everything,
They invest in my future and the words I sing.
I'm just a lazy cripple that is unemployed,
With a miserable nature, 'cause I'm so annoyed
That I can't put up with people or my past mistakes.
I can't let go of grudges and I'm sick of fakes.
But I'm glad I have my friends that'll always be there
That can mutually relate when life's not fair.
I've came to accept that the next few years,
I will struggle for a fight to the end.
Yet, I will always grow
And only time will show.
I'm eighteen, you may have seen
I'm still a kid at heart,
Decisions have to start.
I'm still young, I'm having fun,
No one's gonna stop me,
No not anyone.
I'll never grow old, I'll never be sold,
'Cause this song will remind me every day
That my life begins right now.
My life begins right now.
My leg's a little better, and I'm feeling fit.
I guess you could say that my grades are fine;
But they're nothing spectacular, is that a sign
That I'm lacking all responsibility?
Am I destined to mediocrity?
Is the time that I spend gonna be worth it?
Will I work to the end and never quit?
It's hard to accept that the past few years
I've enjoyed the most have come to an end.
But there's still room to grow,
And lots of time to show
I'm eighteen, you may have seen
I'm still a kid at heart,
Decisions have to start.
I'm still young, I'm having fun,
No one's gonna stop me,
No not anyone.
I'll never grow old, I'll never be sold,
'Cause this song will remind me every day
That my life begins right now.
My life beings right now.
I'm aware that my parents buy me everything,
They invest in my future and the words I sing.
I'm just a lazy cripple that is unemployed,
With a miserable nature, 'cause I'm so annoyed
That I can't put up with people or my past mistakes.
I can't let go of grudges and I'm sick of fakes.
But I'm glad I have my friends that'll always be there
That can mutually relate when life's not fair.
I've came to accept that the next few years,
I will struggle for a fight to the end.
Yet, I will always grow
And only time will show.
I'm eighteen, you may have seen
I'm still a kid at heart,
Decisions have to start.
I'm still young, I'm having fun,
No one's gonna stop me,
No not anyone.
I'll never grow old, I'll never be sold,
'Cause this song will remind me every day
That my life begins right now.
My life begins right now.
Lyrics submitted by petrie182
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