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.
Wanna feel good and be healthy?
Giddy up and go vegan
Wanna live with integrity?
Giddy up and go vegan!
Wanna get rid of apathy?
Giddy up and go vegan
Wanna be the best that you can be?
Giddy up and go vegan!
Want animals to be happy? (Hey ya)
Giddy up and go vegan
Want every animal to be free? (Hey ya!)
Giddy up and go vegan!
Want every cage to be empty? (Hey ya)
Giddy up and go vegan
Wanna embrace equality? (Hey ya!)
Giddy up and go vegan!
Yeehaw!
Oh yeah
Yeehaw!
Go vegan
Yeehaw!
That's right
Yeehaw!
Go vegan
Yeehaw!
Uh-huh
Yeehaw!
Go vegan
Yeehaw!
Be cool
Yeehaw!
Go vegan
Yeehaw!
Be kind
Yeehaw!
Go vegan
Yeehaw!
Be nice
Yeehaw!
Go vegan
Yeehaw!
Love life
Yeehaw!
Go vegan
Yeehaw!
Yeehaw!
Want to stand for liberty?
Giddy up and go vegan
Want a fair society?
Giddy up and go vegan!
Wanna put an end to cruelty?
Giddy up and go vegan
Want a peaceful world for you and me?
Giddy up and go vegan!
Want clean water in the sea? (Hey ya)
Giddy up and go vegan
Want a world with many trees? (Hey ya!)
Giddy up and go vegan!
Want fresh air for you and me? (Hey ya)
Giddy up and go vegan
Want sustainability? (Hey ya!)
Giddy up and go vegan!
Yeehaw!
Oh yeah
Yeehaw!
Go vegan
Yeehaw!
That's right
Yeehaw!
Go vegan
Yeehaw!
Uh-huh
Yeehaw!
Go vegan
Yeehaw!
Be cool
Yeehaw!
Go vegan
Yeehaw!
Be kind
Yeehaw!
Go vegan
Yeehaw!
Be nice
Yeehaw!
Go vegan
Yeehaw!
Love life
Yeehaw!
Go vegan
Yeehaw!
Yeehaw!
There is no excuse for animal abuse
Be kind to animals; be vegan
Spread the vegan message everywhere
We all need to be compassionate; we need to care
Step outside of your comfort zone (Hey ya)
Giddy up and go vegan
Don't eat flesh from an animal's bone (Hey ya!)
Giddy up and go vegan!
Put some plant foods on your plate (Hey ya)
Giddy up and go vegan
Vegan food tastes great (Hey ya!)
Giddy up and go vegan!
Eat fruits, veggies, beans, grains, nuts, and seeds (Hey ya)
Giddy up and go vegan
Love yourself and do good deeds (Hey ya!)
Giddy up and go vegan!
Promote veganism wherever you go (Hey ya)
Giddy up and go vegan
Animal cruelty is a no-no (Hey ya!)
Giddy up and go vegan!
Yeehaw!
Giddy up and go vegan
Wanna live with integrity?
Giddy up and go vegan!
Wanna get rid of apathy?
Giddy up and go vegan
Wanna be the best that you can be?
Giddy up and go vegan!
Want animals to be happy? (Hey ya)
Giddy up and go vegan
Want every animal to be free? (Hey ya!)
Giddy up and go vegan!
Want every cage to be empty? (Hey ya)
Giddy up and go vegan
Wanna embrace equality? (Hey ya!)
Giddy up and go vegan!
Yeehaw!
Oh yeah
Yeehaw!
Go vegan
Yeehaw!
That's right
Yeehaw!
Go vegan
Yeehaw!
Uh-huh
Yeehaw!
Go vegan
Yeehaw!
Be cool
Yeehaw!
Go vegan
Yeehaw!
Be kind
Yeehaw!
Go vegan
Yeehaw!
Be nice
Yeehaw!
Go vegan
Yeehaw!
Love life
Yeehaw!
Go vegan
Yeehaw!
Yeehaw!
Want to stand for liberty?
Giddy up and go vegan
Want a fair society?
Giddy up and go vegan!
Wanna put an end to cruelty?
Giddy up and go vegan
Want a peaceful world for you and me?
Giddy up and go vegan!
Want clean water in the sea? (Hey ya)
Giddy up and go vegan
Want a world with many trees? (Hey ya!)
Giddy up and go vegan!
Want fresh air for you and me? (Hey ya)
Giddy up and go vegan
Want sustainability? (Hey ya!)
Giddy up and go vegan!
Yeehaw!
Oh yeah
Yeehaw!
Go vegan
Yeehaw!
That's right
Yeehaw!
Go vegan
Yeehaw!
Uh-huh
Yeehaw!
Go vegan
Yeehaw!
Be cool
Yeehaw!
Go vegan
Yeehaw!
Be kind
Yeehaw!
Go vegan
Yeehaw!
Be nice
Yeehaw!
Go vegan
Yeehaw!
Love life
Yeehaw!
Go vegan
Yeehaw!
Yeehaw!
There is no excuse for animal abuse
Be kind to animals; be vegan
Spread the vegan message everywhere
We all need to be compassionate; we need to care
Step outside of your comfort zone (Hey ya)
Giddy up and go vegan
Don't eat flesh from an animal's bone (Hey ya!)
Giddy up and go vegan!
Put some plant foods on your plate (Hey ya)
Giddy up and go vegan
Vegan food tastes great (Hey ya!)
Giddy up and go vegan!
Eat fruits, veggies, beans, grains, nuts, and seeds (Hey ya)
Giddy up and go vegan
Love yourself and do good deeds (Hey ya!)
Giddy up and go vegan!
Promote veganism wherever you go (Hey ya)
Giddy up and go vegan
Animal cruelty is a no-no (Hey ya!)
Giddy up and go vegan!
Yeehaw!
Lyrics submitted by Eamon
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