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've been walking for four years
Haven't slept in five
I'm smelling funny
and I'm tired
I used to have a home
I used to have a bed
Got myself kicked out
didn't pay the rent
ohh ohh ohh
Let met sleep in your bedroom
Let me wash at your sink
I've learned my lessons
Let me in
Let me in
I know you like to live alone
I know you feel safe
But I'm not looking to harm you
Just want to rest
And maybe it'll work out
I'll fix up around the house
And maybe you'll prepare a meal
Let met sleep in your bedroom
Let me wash at your sink
I've learned my lessons
Let me in
Let me in!
Ohhhhhhh
Let met sleep in your bedroom
Ohhhhh
Let me wash at your sink
I've learned my lessons
Let me in
Let me in!
Haven't slept in five
I'm smelling funny
and I'm tired
I used to have a home
I used to have a bed
Got myself kicked out
didn't pay the rent
ohh ohh ohh
Let met sleep in your bedroom
Let me wash at your sink
I've learned my lessons
Let me in
Let me in
I know you like to live alone
I know you feel safe
But I'm not looking to harm you
Just want to rest
And maybe it'll work out
I'll fix up around the house
And maybe you'll prepare a meal
Let met sleep in your bedroom
Let me wash at your sink
I've learned my lessons
Let me in
Let me in!
Ohhhhhhh
Let met sleep in your bedroom
Ohhhhh
Let me wash at your sink
I've learned my lessons
Let me in
Let me in!
Lyrics submitted by mikesmall
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