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.
What are y'all fuckin' neden lips so scared of fuckin' dyin' for?
Life ain't shit but cryin', eatin', shittin', and dyin'
I'm tryin' to get my motherfuckin' godblin on, bitch
I'm all about yankin' heads off of neck bones
What's life but fake lies
Steak knives, all in the back
You will get snake bit
Fake bitch quick to attack
It's constant mental stress and strain (my brain)
Always sufferin' pain (insane)
What does livin' life gain (explain)
I'd rather die and chew some brains
You'll get your nuts groped, butts poked
Preacher's young delight
In a school bathroom, crack fumes
Teachers on the pipe
You'll probably spend your whole life workin' (certain)
Broken-hearted and then hurtin' (curtains)
Full the bull, the hoe's squirtin' (jerkin')
A bitch ass dance, a fat ass twerkin'
Are you afraid to die? I'm scary none
But I am afraid of life, I'd rather be a zombie phantom
Are you afraid to die? I'm scary none
But I am afraid of life, I'd rather be a zombie phantom
You get that ass kicked
Fat lipped, neck in a cast
Tell your friends secrets
Deep shit, spreads wicked fast
And now your cousin dies in a wreck (death)
You girls'll buy six eggs (fresh)
Feels morbid and depressed ('pressed)
Endless unless you fear your death
You get convicted
Shit split, locked in the clique
Now you scream "Fags, dykes
Spics, kikes, wops and them chinks must die"
The foolish are so racist (tasteless)
Energy spent wasted (brainless)
Flashing mean mug faces (faceless)
We're all the same, dead in wood cases
Are you afraid to die? I'm scary none
But I am afraid of life, I'd rather be a zombie phantom
Are you afraid to die? I'm scary none
But I am afraid of life, I'd rather be a zombie phantom
Shit, a motherfucker like me can't wait to die
Layin' around on my ass and fuckin' stinkin' all day
Fuck doin' shit, go travel the world, bitch
When you come back, I'll be layin' right here, fucking chillin
Pills pop, sad glance
Checks wrote, fat chance
Killer cops, mad stance
Necks broke, last dance
So much artificial (it's bull)
Our skies are full of missiles (shit loads)
Students packin' pistols (clips full)
Hoes lie and scream rape, blowin' whistles
Gray smog, hate blogs, Amber Alert
Just the count the riot kills
Diet pills, man burns a church
Good thing my coffin is first rated (straightness)
Punched out skirt and draping (draping)
At midnight, gullet shakin' (breakdown)
When the red moon shines, the dead awaken
Are you afraid to die? I ain't scary none
But I am afraid of life, I'd rather be a zombie phantom
Yeah, bitch, we used to fuck with stiffs walkin' home from school
Throw bricks in his face, mad fun
We'd jab a stick up his ass and chase the bitches with it
Dead people are fuckin' fun, dude
Are you afraid to die? I'm scary none
But I am afraid of life, I'd rather be a zombie phantom
Are you afraid to die? I'm scary none
But I am afraid of life, I'd rather be a zombie phantom
Are you afraid to die? (Are you afraid to die?)
I ain't scary none (I ain't scary none)
But I am afraid of life (I am afraid of life)
I'd rather be a zombie phantom (I'd rather be a zombie phantom)
Life ain't shit but cryin', eatin', shittin', and dyin'
I'm tryin' to get my motherfuckin' godblin on, bitch
I'm all about yankin' heads off of neck bones
What's life but fake lies
Steak knives, all in the back
You will get snake bit
Fake bitch quick to attack
It's constant mental stress and strain (my brain)
Always sufferin' pain (insane)
What does livin' life gain (explain)
I'd rather die and chew some brains
You'll get your nuts groped, butts poked
Preacher's young delight
In a school bathroom, crack fumes
Teachers on the pipe
You'll probably spend your whole life workin' (certain)
Broken-hearted and then hurtin' (curtains)
Full the bull, the hoe's squirtin' (jerkin')
A bitch ass dance, a fat ass twerkin'
Are you afraid to die? I'm scary none
But I am afraid of life, I'd rather be a zombie phantom
Are you afraid to die? I'm scary none
But I am afraid of life, I'd rather be a zombie phantom
You get that ass kicked
Fat lipped, neck in a cast
Tell your friends secrets
Deep shit, spreads wicked fast
And now your cousin dies in a wreck (death)
You girls'll buy six eggs (fresh)
Feels morbid and depressed ('pressed)
Endless unless you fear your death
You get convicted
Shit split, locked in the clique
Now you scream "Fags, dykes
Spics, kikes, wops and them chinks must die"
The foolish are so racist (tasteless)
Energy spent wasted (brainless)
Flashing mean mug faces (faceless)
We're all the same, dead in wood cases
Are you afraid to die? I'm scary none
But I am afraid of life, I'd rather be a zombie phantom
Are you afraid to die? I'm scary none
But I am afraid of life, I'd rather be a zombie phantom
Shit, a motherfucker like me can't wait to die
Layin' around on my ass and fuckin' stinkin' all day
Fuck doin' shit, go travel the world, bitch
When you come back, I'll be layin' right here, fucking chillin
Pills pop, sad glance
Checks wrote, fat chance
Killer cops, mad stance
Necks broke, last dance
So much artificial (it's bull)
Our skies are full of missiles (shit loads)
Students packin' pistols (clips full)
Hoes lie and scream rape, blowin' whistles
Gray smog, hate blogs, Amber Alert
Just the count the riot kills
Diet pills, man burns a church
Good thing my coffin is first rated (straightness)
Punched out skirt and draping (draping)
At midnight, gullet shakin' (breakdown)
When the red moon shines, the dead awaken
Are you afraid to die? I ain't scary none
But I am afraid of life, I'd rather be a zombie phantom
Yeah, bitch, we used to fuck with stiffs walkin' home from school
Throw bricks in his face, mad fun
We'd jab a stick up his ass and chase the bitches with it
Dead people are fuckin' fun, dude
Are you afraid to die? I'm scary none
But I am afraid of life, I'd rather be a zombie phantom
Are you afraid to die? I'm scary none
But I am afraid of life, I'd rather be a zombie phantom
Are you afraid to die? (Are you afraid to die?)
I ain't scary none (I ain't scary none)
But I am afraid of life (I am afraid of life)
I'd rather be a zombie phantom (I'd rather be a zombie phantom)
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