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.
Sometimes people say things
that they don't really mean.
They just might call you names
to lift their self esteem.
But soon enough, they'll realize
that it'll never work.
Because inside they're trying to hide
how much they really hurt.
But as long as you know who you are
and what you're about
Nothing they say can shake your pride
and make you doubt
The beauty you have in you
and when they give attitude
you can tell them like this.
Say, I'm beautiful and special
and I think it's about time to tell you this.
I'm gonna be the best me
that I know how to be.
One day you learn how much it means
to believe in yourself.
So take these words and share these words
to help somebody else.
You never know. Anything's possible.
You just might make a friend.
So when they try to make you cry,
tell them again and again.
Say it like this- I'm beautiful and spiritual
and I think it's about time to tell you this.
I'm gonna be the best me
that I know how to be.
Say it again my brother- I'm beautiful
and I'm special and I think it's about time
to tell you this. I'm gonna be the best me
that I know how to be.
I'm beautiful and I'm special and I think it's about time to tell you this. I'm gonna be the best me that I know how to be.
that they don't really mean.
They just might call you names
to lift their self esteem.
But soon enough, they'll realize
that it'll never work.
Because inside they're trying to hide
how much they really hurt.
But as long as you know who you are
and what you're about
Nothing they say can shake your pride
and make you doubt
The beauty you have in you
and when they give attitude
you can tell them like this.
Say, I'm beautiful and special
and I think it's about time to tell you this.
I'm gonna be the best me
that I know how to be.
One day you learn how much it means
to believe in yourself.
So take these words and share these words
to help somebody else.
You never know. Anything's possible.
You just might make a friend.
So when they try to make you cry,
tell them again and again.
Say it like this- I'm beautiful and spiritual
and I think it's about time to tell you this.
I'm gonna be the best me
that I know how to be.
Say it again my brother- I'm beautiful
and I'm special and I think it's about time
to tell you this. I'm gonna be the best me
that I know how to be.
I'm beautiful and I'm special and I think it's about time to tell you this. I'm gonna be the best me that I know how to be.
Lyrics submitted by uteinfullerton
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