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.
I really believe in love
I really believe in love that won't die
But no matter how hard I try
I just can't make you realize
I've been here all along
When it comes to me and you
No spotlight on
'Cause you always think you can do better
Better, better
But will you call me when I'm famous?
When I'm famous
Would you call my name
Will you call me when I'm famous?
When I'm famous
Will you call my name
When I'm famous?
What's a man gotta do to make you happy?
Is it all about the fortune and fame?
Would you care if they scream my name?
Make believe I would still feel the same?
I've been here all along
When it comes to me and you
No spotlight on
'Cause you always think you can do better
Better, better
But will you call me when I'm famous?
When I'm famous
Would you call my name
Will you call me when I'm famous?
When I'm famous
Will you call my name
When I'm famous?
If I told you honestly
Honestly I don't believe
You would take the diamond rings
Things that only fade overnight
I would rather you and me
Living out another dream
Make a new reality
And hopefully
You won't only call me when I'm famous
(When I'm famous, baby) when I'm famous
Would you call my name (would you call my name, would you call, baby?)
Will you call me when I'm famous?
(Will you, when I'm famous, yeah?) when I'm famous
Will you call my name (would you call my name?)
(Will you call me?)
(Will you call me?) oh, baby
(Will you call, call my name?) will you call my name?
(Will you call me?) will you, will you?
(Will you call me?) oh, baby
(Will you call, call my name?) oh, oh, no, baby
I really believe in love
I really believe in love that won't die
And it can only get better
Better, better
When I'm famous
I really believe in love that won't die
But no matter how hard I try
I just can't make you realize
I've been here all along
When it comes to me and you
No spotlight on
'Cause you always think you can do better
Better, better
But will you call me when I'm famous?
When I'm famous
Would you call my name
Will you call me when I'm famous?
When I'm famous
Will you call my name
When I'm famous?
What's a man gotta do to make you happy?
Is it all about the fortune and fame?
Would you care if they scream my name?
Make believe I would still feel the same?
I've been here all along
When it comes to me and you
No spotlight on
'Cause you always think you can do better
Better, better
But will you call me when I'm famous?
When I'm famous
Would you call my name
Will you call me when I'm famous?
When I'm famous
Will you call my name
When I'm famous?
If I told you honestly
Honestly I don't believe
You would take the diamond rings
Things that only fade overnight
I would rather you and me
Living out another dream
Make a new reality
And hopefully
You won't only call me when I'm famous
(When I'm famous, baby) when I'm famous
Would you call my name (would you call my name, would you call, baby?)
Will you call me when I'm famous?
(Will you, when I'm famous, yeah?) when I'm famous
Will you call my name (would you call my name?)
(Will you call me?)
(Will you call me?) oh, baby
(Will you call, call my name?) will you call my name?
(Will you call me?) will you, will you?
(Will you call me?) oh, baby
(Will you call, call my name?) oh, oh, no, baby
I really believe in love
I really believe in love that won't die
And it can only get better
Better, better
When I'm famous
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