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.
And once again, I'm out this bitch
But just like in 2008 and 2009
I won't be gone long, nigga
I got down south slingin' fifty-six already cookin' up for ya
I'ma just bleed the block with this one 'fore I drop that
But if you need me before that, hit me up on line
DJ Chuck T dot com, yah
My body feel numb
My heart beatin fast
My mind still racin'
My nerves gettin' bad
My body language weak
My facial expression's sad
Been stripped of my emotions
Feel like I been stabbed
I don't know what I would do if my nigga passed
Emotional roller coaster
When it's over I be glad
Can't do nuttin' about his health
It's startin' to make me mad
I feel so helpless
My partner all I have
After dis all is over
Gotta put my heart into cast
I feel so empty
How long will it last?
Ain't nuttin' in the world
That you can do right now that can make me laugh
It feel like I'm cryin'
But ain't no tears shed
My partner just got shot
They say he might die
Niggas caught him slippin'
Hit him from both sides
I'm cryin' internally
But no tears won't come out my eyes
I just realize I don't know how to cry
My partner just got shot
I heard he might die
Niggas caught him slippin'
Hit him from both sides
I'm cryin' internally
But no tears won't come out my eyes
I just realize I don't know how to cry
My shirts stickin' to me
'Cause its full of sweat
My eyes real heavy
It's hard to get some rest
I'm worryin' myself crazy
I can feel it in my chest
I'm thinkin' 'bout my nigga
It's hard to catch my breath
I know if I lose it now
Don't know what I'd do next
Mama told me pray more, baby
And worry less
Ever since I got the news
I been emotional wreck
Don't know if its all a dream
Or if its just a test
He had tubes in his nose
Some runnin' out his neck
Can't even look at my nigga
Can't stand to see him like that
I feel all his pain
I'm under so much stress
I just hope he make it
'Cause I know he blessed
My partner just got shot
They say he might die
Niggas caught him slippin'
Hit him from both sides
I'm cryin' internally
But no tears won't come out my eyes
Down south slangin'
But just like in 2008 and 2009
I won't be gone long, nigga
I got down south slingin' fifty-six already cookin' up for ya
I'ma just bleed the block with this one 'fore I drop that
But if you need me before that, hit me up on line
DJ Chuck T dot com, yah
My body feel numb
My heart beatin fast
My mind still racin'
My nerves gettin' bad
My body language weak
My facial expression's sad
Been stripped of my emotions
Feel like I been stabbed
I don't know what I would do if my nigga passed
Emotional roller coaster
When it's over I be glad
Can't do nuttin' about his health
It's startin' to make me mad
I feel so helpless
My partner all I have
After dis all is over
Gotta put my heart into cast
I feel so empty
How long will it last?
Ain't nuttin' in the world
That you can do right now that can make me laugh
It feel like I'm cryin'
But ain't no tears shed
My partner just got shot
They say he might die
Niggas caught him slippin'
Hit him from both sides
I'm cryin' internally
But no tears won't come out my eyes
I just realize I don't know how to cry
My partner just got shot
I heard he might die
Niggas caught him slippin'
Hit him from both sides
I'm cryin' internally
But no tears won't come out my eyes
I just realize I don't know how to cry
My shirts stickin' to me
'Cause its full of sweat
My eyes real heavy
It's hard to get some rest
I'm worryin' myself crazy
I can feel it in my chest
I'm thinkin' 'bout my nigga
It's hard to catch my breath
I know if I lose it now
Don't know what I'd do next
Mama told me pray more, baby
And worry less
Ever since I got the news
I been emotional wreck
Don't know if its all a dream
Or if its just a test
He had tubes in his nose
Some runnin' out his neck
Can't even look at my nigga
Can't stand to see him like that
I feel all his pain
I'm under so much stress
I just hope he make it
'Cause I know he blessed
My partner just got shot
They say he might die
Niggas caught him slippin'
Hit him from both sides
I'm cryin' internally
But no tears won't come out my eyes
Down south slangin'
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