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.
Sorry about your life.
Sorry about your face.
I didn't break your heart,
Or tamper with your brakes.
You were headed for a spin,
So you tried to drag me in.
Maybe you had a difficult life.
Maybe you're just the faithless kind.
Well I got my revenge;
My name, in neon lights.
You got what you deserved;
Your sad and miserable life.
Sad, sad, sad, sad, sad, sad.
And worse than that, you think you're so bad.
I could beat ya.
I could teach ya.
I'm not coming down to meet ya.
You're so sad.
You're so sad.
Sorry about your lies.
So, who are you calling thief?
I didn't cry your tears,
And I did not lose your sleep.
You were headed for a spin,
So you tried to drag me in.
Maybe you had a difficult life.
Maybe you're just the faithless kind.
Well I got my revenge;
My name, in neon lights.
You got what you deserved;
Your sad and miserable life, that's right.
Sad, sad, sad, sad, sad, sad.
And worse than that, you think you're so bad.
I could beat ya.
I could teach ya.
But I'm not coming down to meet ya.
You're so sad.
You're so sad.
Mirror, mirror, on the wall,
Who's the biggest hypocrite of all?
I say you, you say me;
Either way, we disagree.
I won't forget your treachery,
So easily.
No way.
No way.
I'm so sorry about your face.
I'm so sorry about your life.
Your bitterness, your spite.
So sad.
Hateful love, sweet enemy.
All over me.
Sister, you wear a freak disguise.
Sorry about your face.
I didn't break your heart,
Or tamper with your brakes.
You were headed for a spin,
So you tried to drag me in.
Maybe you had a difficult life.
Maybe you're just the faithless kind.
Well I got my revenge;
My name, in neon lights.
You got what you deserved;
Your sad and miserable life.
Sad, sad, sad, sad, sad, sad.
And worse than that, you think you're so bad.
I could beat ya.
I could teach ya.
I'm not coming down to meet ya.
You're so sad.
You're so sad.
Sorry about your lies.
So, who are you calling thief?
I didn't cry your tears,
And I did not lose your sleep.
You were headed for a spin,
So you tried to drag me in.
Maybe you had a difficult life.
Maybe you're just the faithless kind.
Well I got my revenge;
My name, in neon lights.
You got what you deserved;
Your sad and miserable life, that's right.
Sad, sad, sad, sad, sad, sad.
And worse than that, you think you're so bad.
I could beat ya.
I could teach ya.
But I'm not coming down to meet ya.
You're so sad.
You're so sad.
Mirror, mirror, on the wall,
Who's the biggest hypocrite of all?
I say you, you say me;
Either way, we disagree.
I won't forget your treachery,
So easily.
No way.
No way.
I'm so sorry about your face.
I'm so sorry about your life.
Your bitterness, your spite.
So sad.
Hateful love, sweet enemy.
All over me.
Sister, you wear a freak disguise.
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Sad Lyrics as written by John Themis George O'dowd
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