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.
(No woes) My mouth is a fine paintbrush
(So many holes) Painting on your retina
(Never lonely) Your life’s an exhibition
(So many fall for me) I am our selfmade vision
(Take a look)
This is me, so mysterious
Hiding my face, so you’ll never find out that I don’t exist
Keep making up myself (painting, framing, nailing)
This frame won’t keep me from getting off the wall
My nose will poke your cheek and together we’ll fall
(So strong) Building a path for myself
(Never wrong) Portal on your nightstand
(Here I come)
This is me, so mysterious
And when you’ll sleep, when you close your eyes, I’ll come to life
Keep making up myself (painting, framing, nailing)
This frame won’t keep me from getting off the wall
My nose will poke your cheek and together we’ll fall
I materialize
My voice, my smell, the way I feel
Everything has changed
My masterplan has been fullfilled
For its name, my name has stayed the same
(So many holes) Painting on your retina
(Never lonely) Your life’s an exhibition
(So many fall for me) I am our selfmade vision
(Take a look)
This is me, so mysterious
Hiding my face, so you’ll never find out that I don’t exist
Keep making up myself (painting, framing, nailing)
This frame won’t keep me from getting off the wall
My nose will poke your cheek and together we’ll fall
(So strong) Building a path for myself
(Never wrong) Portal on your nightstand
(Here I come)
This is me, so mysterious
And when you’ll sleep, when you close your eyes, I’ll come to life
Keep making up myself (painting, framing, nailing)
This frame won’t keep me from getting off the wall
My nose will poke your cheek and together we’ll fall
I materialize
My voice, my smell, the way I feel
Everything has changed
My masterplan has been fullfilled
For its name, my name has stayed the same
Lyrics submitted by pwpwp
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