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.
Fuck no, not today. No chance, no way.
It's my life, my say. Fuck no, no way.
True love is the bill's and a gun.
Can't stop, won't stop till it's over and done.
What it looks like, I ain't the one.
Hard times gettin' worse, and it's only begun.
I push a cadillac, gold biarittz
I got everything you want, don't ask me for shit.
I fucked your girl. You should ask about me.
Thought it couldn't get worse, it's as bad as can be.
Hypocrite, you do it the same
I don't give fuck though, it's part of the game
I go for mine, I go for broke.
I pack a 9', let's smoke.
You want to do it, we can do it, let's go.
You's a punk motherfucker, get done like a ho.
We roll dice, life is a gamble.
Make me a million dollars, make you an example.
Fuck no, not today. No chance, no way.
It's my life, my say. Fuck no, no way.
I got punk rockers all around me.
I got friends who understand me. (What?!)
So my enemies, they can't stop me.
When the hard times come my friends stand beside me.
Ahh, check it, my technique is flawless.
Ahh, wreck it, a fucking lawless.
Sharp as a fox and your flawless.
Judge told the verdict, said "the transplants are timeless".
Get back bitch, run for cover.
Lyin' snitch, watch you stutter.
T-plants, there's no other.
One for one and all my brothers.
I live my life like there's no tomorrow.
I don't give a fuck 'cause that's my motto.
So listen up man, won't you here me now?
Roll with skins and punks and criminals.
Fuck no, not today. No chance, no way.
It's my life, my say. Fuck no, no way.
It's my life, my way.
Everybody does what the fuck I say.
I represent hoods from back in the day.
Real gang bangers from the south of LA.
Keep your mouth shut, 'cause I don't wanna hear it.
All the negativity bringing up my spirit.
Matter of fact, don't even come around.
'cause I don't want people looking at me like I'm a clown.
I'm serious y'all, let's get down to business
I'm on a fucking paper chase. Can I get a witness?
I ain't hearing but you telling me.
From where I'm standing, you look like the enemy.
Stay back, watch your back, keep your distance.
Mad dog been known to set trip in an instance.
Don't you take this funny or lightly.
My shit is copywritten, fool, don't ever try to bite me.
Fuck no, not today. No chance, no way.
It's my life, my say. Fuck no, no way.
It's my life, my say. Fuck no, no way.
True love is the bill's and a gun.
Can't stop, won't stop till it's over and done.
What it looks like, I ain't the one.
Hard times gettin' worse, and it's only begun.
I push a cadillac, gold biarittz
I got everything you want, don't ask me for shit.
I fucked your girl. You should ask about me.
Thought it couldn't get worse, it's as bad as can be.
Hypocrite, you do it the same
I don't give fuck though, it's part of the game
I go for mine, I go for broke.
I pack a 9', let's smoke.
You want to do it, we can do it, let's go.
You's a punk motherfucker, get done like a ho.
We roll dice, life is a gamble.
Make me a million dollars, make you an example.
Fuck no, not today. No chance, no way.
It's my life, my say. Fuck no, no way.
I got punk rockers all around me.
I got friends who understand me. (What?!)
So my enemies, they can't stop me.
When the hard times come my friends stand beside me.
Ahh, check it, my technique is flawless.
Ahh, wreck it, a fucking lawless.
Sharp as a fox and your flawless.
Judge told the verdict, said "the transplants are timeless".
Get back bitch, run for cover.
Lyin' snitch, watch you stutter.
T-plants, there's no other.
One for one and all my brothers.
I live my life like there's no tomorrow.
I don't give a fuck 'cause that's my motto.
So listen up man, won't you here me now?
Roll with skins and punks and criminals.
Fuck no, not today. No chance, no way.
It's my life, my say. Fuck no, no way.
It's my life, my way.
Everybody does what the fuck I say.
I represent hoods from back in the day.
Real gang bangers from the south of LA.
Keep your mouth shut, 'cause I don't wanna hear it.
All the negativity bringing up my spirit.
Matter of fact, don't even come around.
'cause I don't want people looking at me like I'm a clown.
I'm serious y'all, let's get down to business
I'm on a fucking paper chase. Can I get a witness?
I ain't hearing but you telling me.
From where I'm standing, you look like the enemy.
Stay back, watch your back, keep your distance.
Mad dog been known to set trip in an instance.
Don't you take this funny or lightly.
My shit is copywritten, fool, don't ever try to bite me.
Fuck no, not today. No chance, no way.
It's my life, my say. Fuck no, no way.
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Not Today Lyrics as written by Rob Aston Tim Armstrong
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