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.
Checking in? What’s the last name? Just a sec, a note just came for you… Sorry, we’ve got a problem… It appears that your inclination to end the lives of your fellow countrymen has made it tough to admit you.
To the right, if you’d like, is a door to the bottom of the world – Where you go if you feel lost or forgotten. Oh, we know that it’s not at all an ideal system, but the man at the top is just too busy to listen
To the left is a sort of way station where you wait if you don’t accept your fate. So take your time, we’ll be waiting
I’ll add a note and we’ll call you – but I can say a reply to complaints can take a century longer
Or, if you’d like, you can do us a particular favor – Just consent, sign your name here on the back of this waiver. I admit that it’s not the most attractive of wagers, but compared to who you’re dealing with you’re certainly braver.
To the right that’s where the bad guys go all alone and to the left that’s where the old lost souls say hello and so alright, have you made your mind up yet?
We’ll send you back but you’re on a mission: Who sent you here didn’t have the guts to face the fucking fact that they’d chosen
To spend forever in torment - Bring em back for their descent to hell. Is that a task you can handle?
You’ll be equipped with the superpowers usually given to the bodyguards protecting all the angels in heaven. When you’re done, see me here and we’ll discuss compensation – If there’s something I can say, it’s we’re especially patient.
To the right that’s where the bad guys go all alone and to the left that’s where the old lost souls say hello and so alright, take your time
You’ll be equipped with the superpowers usually given to the bodyguards protecting all the angels in heaven. When you’re done, see me here and we’ll discuss compensation – If there’s something I can say, it’s we’re especially patient.
To the right, if you’d like, is a door to the bottom of the world – Where you go if you feel lost or forgotten. Oh, we know that it’s not at all an ideal system, but the man at the top is just too busy to listen
To the left is a sort of way station where you wait if you don’t accept your fate. So take your time, we’ll be waiting
I’ll add a note and we’ll call you – but I can say a reply to complaints can take a century longer
Or, if you’d like, you can do us a particular favor – Just consent, sign your name here on the back of this waiver. I admit that it’s not the most attractive of wagers, but compared to who you’re dealing with you’re certainly braver.
To the right that’s where the bad guys go all alone and to the left that’s where the old lost souls say hello and so alright, have you made your mind up yet?
We’ll send you back but you’re on a mission: Who sent you here didn’t have the guts to face the fucking fact that they’d chosen
To spend forever in torment - Bring em back for their descent to hell. Is that a task you can handle?
You’ll be equipped with the superpowers usually given to the bodyguards protecting all the angels in heaven. When you’re done, see me here and we’ll discuss compensation – If there’s something I can say, it’s we’re especially patient.
To the right that’s where the bad guys go all alone and to the left that’s where the old lost souls say hello and so alright, take your time
You’ll be equipped with the superpowers usually given to the bodyguards protecting all the angels in heaven. When you’re done, see me here and we’ll discuss compensation – If there’s something I can say, it’s we’re especially patient.
Lyrics submitted by MusicWillSetYouFree
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