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.
Well here you are again just like so many times before down on your knees
You make a promise just as like you've made and never kept before to me
You're tellin' me you're sorry for the things you say you didn't mean to do
But old friend you'd better make it because I'm gettin' tired of losing you
I've lost you to the booze and bars and uptown girls a dozen times before
For years I've tried to fake it but I ain't a gonna take it anymore
Though I hoped that you'll rehearse your line
You're gonna say and pray it will come true
Cause there won't be no next time buddy I'm gettin' tired of losing you
But darling please please don't leave me
I know I did you wrong before just like you said I would
Oh darling please please believe me
If you'll take me back just one more time I promise I'll be good
Well here you are again...
You make a promise just as like you've made and never kept before to me
You're tellin' me you're sorry for the things you say you didn't mean to do
But old friend you'd better make it because I'm gettin' tired of losing you
I've lost you to the booze and bars and uptown girls a dozen times before
For years I've tried to fake it but I ain't a gonna take it anymore
Though I hoped that you'll rehearse your line
You're gonna say and pray it will come true
Cause there won't be no next time buddy I'm gettin' tired of losing you
But darling please please don't leave me
I know I did you wrong before just like you said I would
Oh darling please please believe me
If you'll take me back just one more time I promise I'll be good
Well here you are again...
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I'm Gettin' Tired of Losing You Lyrics as written by Conway Twitty
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