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, I don't think you're a bad person
For wanting to be wanted by someone
It's lonely through the night
But don't act blind
Your heart's not a playing card
Reputation shows their hand
So I'd fold now before you're stuck all in
Won't even hold you and you're lying in their bed
'Cause they don't want to
Get it through your head
Degenerate only wants one thing
Don't give it up
I know you're feeling lonely
But you'll be worse when
They've had enough
Had enough
So don't give it up, give it up
You know by now
Snakes are hardest to catch
Until their mouth's around your neck
Smooth on the surface but felt a bite
It's not the life
You've earned your degree
Wise to know cheap talk from flattery
So i'd drop out
Before you're who you hate
Won't even hold you and you let them have their way
'Cause they don't want to
It's just another day
Degenerate only wants one thing
Don't give it up
I know you're feeling lonely
But you'll be worse when
They've had enough
Degenerate only wants one thing
Don't give it up
I know you're feeling lonely
But you'll be worse when
They've had enough
Had enough
Don't give it up
I can't be everywhere for everyone all the time
If I could, I would fix this whole world
All I ask of you
Never compromise
Never let the leeches try and suck out your soul
I can't be everywhere for everyone all the time
If I could, I would fix this whole world
All I ask of you
Never compromise
Never let the leeches try and suck out your soul
Degenerate only wants one thing
Don't give it up
I know you're feeling lonely
But you'll be worse when
They've had enough
Degenerate only wants one thing
Don't give it up
I know you're feeling lonely
But you'll be worse when
They've had enough
Had enough
So don't give it up, give it up
Degenerate
For wanting to be wanted by someone
It's lonely through the night
But don't act blind
Your heart's not a playing card
Reputation shows their hand
So I'd fold now before you're stuck all in
Won't even hold you and you're lying in their bed
'Cause they don't want to
Get it through your head
Degenerate only wants one thing
Don't give it up
I know you're feeling lonely
But you'll be worse when
They've had enough
Had enough
So don't give it up, give it up
You know by now
Snakes are hardest to catch
Until their mouth's around your neck
Smooth on the surface but felt a bite
It's not the life
You've earned your degree
Wise to know cheap talk from flattery
So i'd drop out
Before you're who you hate
Won't even hold you and you let them have their way
'Cause they don't want to
It's just another day
Degenerate only wants one thing
Don't give it up
I know you're feeling lonely
But you'll be worse when
They've had enough
Degenerate only wants one thing
Don't give it up
I know you're feeling lonely
But you'll be worse when
They've had enough
Had enough
Don't give it up
I can't be everywhere for everyone all the time
If I could, I would fix this whole world
All I ask of you
Never compromise
Never let the leeches try and suck out your soul
I can't be everywhere for everyone all the time
If I could, I would fix this whole world
All I ask of you
Never compromise
Never let the leeches try and suck out your soul
Degenerate only wants one thing
Don't give it up
I know you're feeling lonely
But you'll be worse when
They've had enough
Degenerate only wants one thing
Don't give it up
I know you're feeling lonely
But you'll be worse when
They've had enough
Had enough
So don't give it up, give it up
Degenerate
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