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.
All my friends are, they're on vacation
But I'm just stuck here in this parking lot
Well, looking for a mirror, I'm looking at a screen
These pixelated dreams are blowing up my pocket
I'll find some action, and cut the scene
I'm on a merry-go-round, I'm in a washing machine
Just spinning
All of my friends, they don't do any favors
Unless they're partyin', then they got all of 'em
All of my friends, they blow all of the paycheck
They got no money, because they're dumb and reckless
But I love my friends, I love my friends
We've got each other, don't need no others
All of my friends, I love my friends
We're a disaster, yeah you know it's true
We love being caught up in the action
Eating fire and smoke
It's so pleasing to go crashing all alone
You know it's nothing new, yeah we've been here before
But let's take it to my house 'cause I know I want more
All of my friends, they're crawling on the weekend
Looking for something 'cause there's nothing to do
And all my friends, they always end up leaving
For something better when it's time to cruise
I love my friends, I love my friends
We've got each other, don't need no others
All of my friends, I love my friends
We're a disaster, yeah you know it's true
Pull up on Thursday, we'll make you groove again
Even though the days feel long and the nights feel just the same
Well I believe that forced a drink and the stars stay satisfied
To live in a safer place where there's peaceful paradise
All of my friends, I love my friends
We're a disaster, yeah you know it's true
We're a disaster
We're a disaster, yeah you know it's true
We're a disaster
We're a disaster, yeah you know it's true
But I'm just stuck here in this parking lot
Well, looking for a mirror, I'm looking at a screen
These pixelated dreams are blowing up my pocket
I'll find some action, and cut the scene
I'm on a merry-go-round, I'm in a washing machine
Just spinning
All of my friends, they don't do any favors
Unless they're partyin', then they got all of 'em
All of my friends, they blow all of the paycheck
They got no money, because they're dumb and reckless
But I love my friends, I love my friends
We've got each other, don't need no others
All of my friends, I love my friends
We're a disaster, yeah you know it's true
We love being caught up in the action
Eating fire and smoke
It's so pleasing to go crashing all alone
You know it's nothing new, yeah we've been here before
But let's take it to my house 'cause I know I want more
All of my friends, they're crawling on the weekend
Looking for something 'cause there's nothing to do
And all my friends, they always end up leaving
For something better when it's time to cruise
I love my friends, I love my friends
We've got each other, don't need no others
All of my friends, I love my friends
We're a disaster, yeah you know it's true
Pull up on Thursday, we'll make you groove again
Even though the days feel long and the nights feel just the same
Well I believe that forced a drink and the stars stay satisfied
To live in a safer place where there's peaceful paradise
All of my friends, I love my friends
We're a disaster, yeah you know it's true
We're a disaster
We're a disaster, yeah you know it's true
We're a disaster
We're a disaster, yeah you know it's true
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I Love My Friends Lyrics as written by Oliver Goldstein Mark Foster
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