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 rode my bicycle past your window last night
I roller-skated to your door at daylight
It almost seems like you're avoiding me
I'm okay alone, but you've got something I need
Well, I've got a brand new pair of roller skates
You got a brand new key
I think that we should get together
And try them on to see
I've been lookin' around awhile
You've got something for me
Well, I've got a brand new pair of roller skates
You got a brand new key
I ride my bike, I roller skate, don't drive no car
Don't go so fast, but I go pretty far
For somebody who don't drive, I've been all around the world
Some people say I've done all right for a girl
I asked your mother if you were at home
She said yes, but you weren't alone
Sometimes I think you're avoiding me
I'm okay alone, but you've got something I need
Well, I've got a brand new pair of roller skates
You got a brand new key
I think that we should get together
And try them on to see
Well, I got a brand new pair of roller skates
You've got a brand new key
I roller-skated to your door at daylight
It almost seems like you're avoiding me
I'm okay alone, but you've got something I need
Well, I've got a brand new pair of roller skates
You got a brand new key
I think that we should get together
And try them on to see
I've been lookin' around awhile
You've got something for me
Well, I've got a brand new pair of roller skates
You got a brand new key
I ride my bike, I roller skate, don't drive no car
Don't go so fast, but I go pretty far
For somebody who don't drive, I've been all around the world
Some people say I've done all right for a girl
I asked your mother if you were at home
She said yes, but you weren't alone
Sometimes I think you're avoiding me
I'm okay alone, but you've got something I need
Well, I've got a brand new pair of roller skates
You got a brand new key
I think that we should get together
And try them on to see
Well, I got a brand new pair of roller skates
You've got a brand new key
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