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.
You show respect and I respect you
You protect me, I protect you
And if you need a place to run to
Here's a place you could come to
When you leave the beat?n tracks you might find yourself Inna
Situation where you feel fresh like a beginner
Join us blood brothers, spiritual winners
All you got to do is cut your thumb and sing ya now
Realize the good things anytime
Thou your back against the wall
Focus on the good things anytime
Make the devil fall
You show respect and I respect you
You protect me, I protect you
And if you need a place to run to
Here's a place you could come to
Give me love and I will stand up strong
A true warrior see me burn like an endless fire
But only you can make me carry on
See the wind and the rain wanna make me die out
If I can't trust your word your story worth nothing
Once bitten twice shy my soul gets rotten
And know that you can't get if you don't give something
So never ever stop you have to blaze my fire
Realize the good things anytime
Thou your back against the wall
Focus on the good things anytime
Make the devil fall
You show respect and I respect you
You protect me, I protect you
And if you need a place to run to
Here's a place you could come to
Some in here don't stay there
Drop your bag relax your neck
When times were tough you've taken care
I just react enjoy giving back
You gave me nuff things to share take what you like
Have roots, water and wine
Soul food feeds the mood
We are of the same tribe
Realize the good things anytime
Thou your back against the wall
Focus on the good things anytime
Make the devil fall
You show respect and I respect you
You protect me, I protect you
And if you need a place to run to
Here's a place you could come to
You show respect and I respect you
You protect me, I protect you
And if you need a place to run to
Here's a place you could come to
You protect me, I protect you
And if you need a place to run to
Here's a place you could come to
When you leave the beat?n tracks you might find yourself Inna
Situation where you feel fresh like a beginner
Join us blood brothers, spiritual winners
All you got to do is cut your thumb and sing ya now
Realize the good things anytime
Thou your back against the wall
Focus on the good things anytime
Make the devil fall
You show respect and I respect you
You protect me, I protect you
And if you need a place to run to
Here's a place you could come to
Give me love and I will stand up strong
A true warrior see me burn like an endless fire
But only you can make me carry on
See the wind and the rain wanna make me die out
If I can't trust your word your story worth nothing
Once bitten twice shy my soul gets rotten
And know that you can't get if you don't give something
So never ever stop you have to blaze my fire
Realize the good things anytime
Thou your back against the wall
Focus on the good things anytime
Make the devil fall
You show respect and I respect you
You protect me, I protect you
And if you need a place to run to
Here's a place you could come to
Some in here don't stay there
Drop your bag relax your neck
When times were tough you've taken care
I just react enjoy giving back
You gave me nuff things to share take what you like
Have roots, water and wine
Soul food feeds the mood
We are of the same tribe
Realize the good things anytime
Thou your back against the wall
Focus on the good things anytime
Make the devil fall
You show respect and I respect you
You protect me, I protect you
And if you need a place to run to
Here's a place you could come to
You show respect and I respect you
You protect me, I protect you
And if you need a place to run to
Here's a place you could come to
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Respectness Lyrics as written by Demba Wendt Nabe Alfred Trowers
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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