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.
Good morning happy dreamer
And tell me how are you
Feet on the ground
Just called to say
'I'm in the mood'
(bridge 1)
My car's parked out on the driveway
Are you free this afternoon
'cause it's in need of attention
So I'll drop by would that be cool
(chorus)
The way that you do
What you want me to do
Makes me feel alright
The way that you drum me
The way that you bass me
It's outta sight
Outta sight
Outta sight
I don't believe in wasting
My time, so I'll move fast
This dream machine
Was built to last
(bridge 2)
So cruise on down my main street
'cause I got nothing to hide
And polish up your engine
We're heading for overdrive
(chorus)
(bridge 1)
(chorus)
publishing : In A Bunch Music Ltd - Warner Chappell Music EG Music Big Life Music 1991
And tell me how are you
Feet on the ground
Just called to say
'I'm in the mood'
(bridge 1)
My car's parked out on the driveway
Are you free this afternoon
'cause it's in need of attention
So I'll drop by would that be cool
(chorus)
The way that you do
What you want me to do
Makes me feel alright
The way that you drum me
The way that you bass me
It's outta sight
Outta sight
Outta sight
I don't believe in wasting
My time, so I'll move fast
This dream machine
Was built to last
(bridge 2)
So cruise on down my main street
'cause I got nothing to hide
And polish up your engine
We're heading for overdrive
(chorus)
(bridge 1)
(chorus)
publishing : In A Bunch Music Ltd - Warner Chappell Music EG Music Big Life Music 1991
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Outta Sight Lyrics as written by Martin Glover Andy Caine
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