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.
A new religion, a new war
A new cause worth fighting for
A new reason to rise for the day of the dead
New jacket, new shoes
A new meaning to have nothing to lose
A new dream of redemption running over your head
Old trouble, old foes
Old fire in the belly below
Old battles that rage in the annals of time
Old trooper, old hand
Old general 'bout to make the last stand
Old justice believes in an eye for an eye
Lazy Mary, Lazy Mary, Lazy Mary
Do your dirty deeds, dodge the demons
Mary said you better not face death alone
Bad blood tastes good when it's not your own
Same difference, same face
Same hatred for a fucking disgrace
Same reason you live is the same reason you die
Same honour, same pride
Same respect earned nationwide
Same morals you preach are the morals you hide
Lazy Mary, Lazy Mary, Lazy Mary
Do your dirty deeds, dodge the demons
A new cause worth fighting for
A new reason to rise for the day of the dead
New jacket, new shoes
A new meaning to have nothing to lose
A new dream of redemption running over your head
Old trouble, old foes
Old fire in the belly below
Old battles that rage in the annals of time
Old trooper, old hand
Old general 'bout to make the last stand
Old justice believes in an eye for an eye
Lazy Mary, Lazy Mary, Lazy Mary
Do your dirty deeds, dodge the demons
Mary said you better not face death alone
Bad blood tastes good when it's not your own
Same difference, same face
Same hatred for a fucking disgrace
Same reason you live is the same reason you die
Same honour, same pride
Same respect earned nationwide
Same morals you preach are the morals you hide
Lazy Mary, Lazy Mary, Lazy Mary
Do your dirty deeds, dodge the demons
Lyrics submitted by sokorny
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