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.
yea, once upon a time
you used to walk the streets all night
cleaning up with lonely souls
paying for good times
you got a little greedy
taking from the top
the boss found out
he tracked you down
and ruined such a pretty face
battery acid baby
don't you cry
I just can't stand it
when you make that face
your life was a gamble
and you lost your biggest hand
now you wear a mask
stay shrouded in shame
yea, the basement of a crackhouse
is the only place you'll work
taking in the poor souls
too high to even tell
keep the light down low babe
better off that way
acid burns lingerie
the hottest mess in Detroit City
battery acid baby
don't you cry
I just can't stand it
when you make that face
your life was a gamble
and you lost your biggest hand
now you wear a mask
stay shrouded in shame
battery acid baby
don't you cry
I just can't stand it
when you make that face
your life was a gamble
and you lost your biggest hand
now you wear a mask
stay shrouded in
battery acid baby
don't you cry
I just can't stand it
when you make that face
your life was a gamble
and you lost your biggest hand
now you wear a mask
stay shrouded in shame
you used to walk the streets all night
cleaning up with lonely souls
paying for good times
you got a little greedy
taking from the top
the boss found out
he tracked you down
and ruined such a pretty face
battery acid baby
don't you cry
I just can't stand it
when you make that face
your life was a gamble
and you lost your biggest hand
now you wear a mask
stay shrouded in shame
yea, the basement of a crackhouse
is the only place you'll work
taking in the poor souls
too high to even tell
keep the light down low babe
better off that way
acid burns lingerie
the hottest mess in Detroit City
battery acid baby
don't you cry
I just can't stand it
when you make that face
your life was a gamble
and you lost your biggest hand
now you wear a mask
stay shrouded in shame
battery acid baby
don't you cry
I just can't stand it
when you make that face
your life was a gamble
and you lost your biggest hand
now you wear a mask
stay shrouded in
battery acid baby
don't you cry
I just can't stand it
when you make that face
your life was a gamble
and you lost your biggest hand
now you wear a mask
stay shrouded in shame
Lyrics submitted by eastjesusshenanigan418
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