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.
Viceroy
Early in the mornin'
Just tryna let the sun in
And open up my eyes
Viceroy
As it's gettin' later
Headin' for the corner
Already runnin' dry
And oh, don't let me see you cryin'
'Cause oh, honey, I'll smoke you 'til I'm dyin'
Viceroy
Don't take me for a fool now
I'm only tryna calm down
Just tryna keep it cool
Viceroy
As it's gettin' later
Headin' for the corner
I'm leavin' it to you
And oh, don't let me see you cryin'
'Cause oh, honey, I'll smoke you 'til I'm dyin'
There really is nothing quite like him
Early in the mornin'
Just tryna let the sun in
And open up my eyes
Viceroy
As it's gettin' later
Headin' for the corner
Already runnin' dry
And oh, don't let me see you cryin'
'Cause oh, honey, I'll smoke you 'til I'm dyin'
Viceroy
Don't take me for a fool now
I'm only tryna calm down
Just tryna keep it cool
Viceroy
As it's gettin' later
Headin' for the corner
I'm leavin' it to you
And oh, don't let me see you cryin'
'Cause oh, honey, I'll smoke you 'til I'm dyin'
There really is nothing quite like him
Lyrics submitted by TheWrongGirl
Ode To Viceroy Lyrics as written by Macbriare Samuel Demarco
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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