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.
[Lil' Mo]
Damn, I got honey right here
I like to make her go
Recipient of multiple heartbeats
I'll even tell her the true dog
I'll tell her the truth, yeah
Damn, whatever, yo
Just kick it with us
[Chorus, Case]
Tell me what you want from me
Tell me what you like and
I'm gonna give it to you
I'm gonna give it you, baby
Tell me all your secrets
Baby, I'll tell you mine
Love to make your dreams come true
I've been lonely for a long, long time
Don't quite know what love is, so I spread it around
(Get your hopes around)
She was from a distance, didn't know what to say
But I knew you were the one for me (I like that)
The perfect one for Case, you did, too
[Chorus]
When my last love went away
(What you gon do now?)
How was I to know (think of it)
That a love you could play for fool (fool)
More often than you know
Yeah, guess my love wasn't good enough
'Cause she said she couldn't stay (see ya)
And I find it so amazing
(Amazing, I really can't wait)
But it's bright here today
[Chorus]
[Chorus]
Won't you tell me
Now tell me good, oohhh
Tell me that you like it, yeahh
Tell me something good
Tell me that you love me, yeah
[Chorus]
Damn, I got honey right here
I like to make her go
Recipient of multiple heartbeats
I'll even tell her the true dog
I'll tell her the truth, yeah
Damn, whatever, yo
Just kick it with us
[Chorus, Case]
Tell me what you want from me
Tell me what you like and
I'm gonna give it to you
I'm gonna give it you, baby
Tell me all your secrets
Baby, I'll tell you mine
Love to make your dreams come true
I've been lonely for a long, long time
Don't quite know what love is, so I spread it around
(Get your hopes around)
She was from a distance, didn't know what to say
But I knew you were the one for me (I like that)
The perfect one for Case, you did, too
[Chorus]
When my last love went away
(What you gon do now?)
How was I to know (think of it)
That a love you could play for fool (fool)
More often than you know
Yeah, guess my love wasn't good enough
'Cause she said she couldn't stay (see ya)
And I find it so amazing
(Amazing, I really can't wait)
But it's bright here today
[Chorus]
[Chorus]
Won't you tell me
Now tell me good, oohhh
Tell me that you like it, yeahh
Tell me something good
Tell me that you love me, yeah
[Chorus]
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