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.
We go around and lie to one another
Without a second thought
Don't you think we're fooling each other
Like this we can't go on.
No respect or consideration, where has your conscience gone
Take a step in the right direction or this won't last too long
(chorus)
What goes aroung comes around
You got to stand your ground
Be careful what you do or say
Whatever goes around comes around
(verse 2)
Once again you got away with it
Are you happy now
Watch your mouth, don't put your foot back in it
Gets back to you somehow
I must say you tell a good story
Of things I know ain't true
You turn around and say you're sorry
With a straight face attitude
(chorus)
What goes around comes around
You got to stand your ground
Be careful what you say or do
Whatever goes around come around
You got to stand your ground
No matter what road you take
Whatever goes around comes around
(Bridge)
Don't underestimate this girl
You will only fool yourself
Are we gonna live with this when there's so much at stake
There's no way we're gonna make it
A change is overdue
Live and learn to loveone another
It's all up to you
repeat chorus
Without a second thought
Don't you think we're fooling each other
Like this we can't go on.
No respect or consideration, where has your conscience gone
Take a step in the right direction or this won't last too long
(chorus)
What goes aroung comes around
You got to stand your ground
Be careful what you do or say
Whatever goes around comes around
(verse 2)
Once again you got away with it
Are you happy now
Watch your mouth, don't put your foot back in it
Gets back to you somehow
I must say you tell a good story
Of things I know ain't true
You turn around and say you're sorry
With a straight face attitude
(chorus)
What goes around comes around
You got to stand your ground
Be careful what you say or do
Whatever goes around come around
You got to stand your ground
No matter what road you take
Whatever goes around comes around
(Bridge)
Don't underestimate this girl
You will only fool yourself
Are we gonna live with this when there's so much at stake
There's no way we're gonna make it
A change is overdue
Live and learn to loveone another
It's all up to you
repeat chorus
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