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.
I had a friend one time; at least I thought I did
Taken that man in my house, give him my food
Over my table that I couldn't afford
He come to me, he said "Johnny, ain't got no place to stay"
I said, "Yes, man, come to my house"
I get you a place to stay and a bed to sleep in
That I couldn't afford
When I found out you with my wife
Now I'm mad, like Al Capone
Well, I warned you one time
Next time I warn you
I'm gonna use my gun on you
'Cause I'm mad with you
I'm mad with you, like Al Capone
Look, man, I told you one time before
But this time I'm gonna teach you
A little lesson you won't forget
Take this, man, right down by the riverside
I might drown you
I might shoot you
I don't know
Gonna tie your hands, gonna tie your feet
Gag you so you can't talk to nobody
I'm mad, I'm mad with you
You're sinkin', I'm mad
Taken that man in my house, give him my food
Over my table that I couldn't afford
He come to me, he said "Johnny, ain't got no place to stay"
I said, "Yes, man, come to my house"
I get you a place to stay and a bed to sleep in
That I couldn't afford
When I found out you with my wife
Now I'm mad, like Al Capone
Well, I warned you one time
Next time I warn you
I'm gonna use my gun on you
'Cause I'm mad with you
I'm mad with you, like Al Capone
Look, man, I told you one time before
But this time I'm gonna teach you
A little lesson you won't forget
Take this, man, right down by the riverside
I might drown you
I might shoot you
I don't know
Gonna tie your hands, gonna tie your feet
Gag you so you can't talk to nobody
I'm mad, I'm mad with you
You're sinkin', I'm mad
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