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.
You all can call me Lara Croft
Now that I'm kicking this party off
I'm on the rise, I cannot be stopped
Get in my way, you'll get carted off
Do not even target Lara Croft
Put me on ice and I'll thaw it off
I am my father's daughter
All of these scars are part of the job
Nobody's harder to stop
I'm not afraid of the dark
It's a walk in the park
If you thought you saw me, probably not
When it comes to archery, I'm the savant
Tomb of the Prophet - I want it unlocked
Who needs a map? I'm not getting lost
If it's uncharted, I'm marking it off
Nathan Drake, have you gotten soft?
I'm keeping you sharp, as hard as a rock
To say that I'm not as tough as you are
Is a Far Cry, cuz I'm roughing you up
I got bigger balls than all of you punks
Quick on my feet, I'm a parkour god
Can you keep up with the bars I drop?
Just try not to fall in love
Eyes up here. come on, you dogs!
Now I'm at large, hitting them hard
Rip them to pieces, salvage the parts
Rocking them like I was on a guitar
Whatever happens, I'm not gonna starve
When I find treasure, I pocket it all
My head's in the clouds and I'm not gonna fall
Quick in my draw, you oughtta give up
"Lara, you got a phenomenal butt"
Shut your mouth, don't make me do it for you
Keep catcalling, all I do is ignore you
Bow and arrow, I'm prepared bro
If you're an alpha male, then why you scared though?
I've got history books to fill
And here's a little warning if you couldn't tell
Hang on tight cuz you're about to get put through hell
You'd all be dead already if looks could kill
I'm even better than Indiana Jones
I can read the messages written in these stones
Time to hit the road, travelin' alone
I can fashion myself a winter coat
When the weather's cold and I'm in the snow
Living off the land, hunting animals
How long can I hold my breath for?
Yo, Michael Phelps, like my breaststroke?
Looking for anything that I can climb
When I pick a fight, I'm pickin' em right
Sticking my ice pick into your eyes
Killing you criminals ten at a time
My family name is still on the line
Raiding all day right into the night
Get out of the rain, set up a fire
Doing whatever I can to survive
I'll be making history
Tracking the source of Divinity
I don't need help from Trinity
Is your military getting sick of me?
Watch my step, crash, and land
But if I'm lucky, I'll catch a branch
Limp my ass back to camp
What was that? AVALANCHE!!!
Damn it, I never asked for this
Shut your mouth, don't make me do it for you
Keep catcalling, all I do is ignore you
Bow and arrow, I'm prepared bro
Now that I'm kicking this party off
I'm on the rise, I cannot be stopped
Get in my way, you'll get carted off
Do not even target Lara Croft
Put me on ice and I'll thaw it off
I am my father's daughter
All of these scars are part of the job
Nobody's harder to stop
I'm not afraid of the dark
It's a walk in the park
If you thought you saw me, probably not
When it comes to archery, I'm the savant
Tomb of the Prophet - I want it unlocked
Who needs a map? I'm not getting lost
If it's uncharted, I'm marking it off
Nathan Drake, have you gotten soft?
I'm keeping you sharp, as hard as a rock
To say that I'm not as tough as you are
Is a Far Cry, cuz I'm roughing you up
I got bigger balls than all of you punks
Quick on my feet, I'm a parkour god
Can you keep up with the bars I drop?
Just try not to fall in love
Eyes up here. come on, you dogs!
Now I'm at large, hitting them hard
Rip them to pieces, salvage the parts
Rocking them like I was on a guitar
Whatever happens, I'm not gonna starve
When I find treasure, I pocket it all
My head's in the clouds and I'm not gonna fall
Quick in my draw, you oughtta give up
"Lara, you got a phenomenal butt"
Shut your mouth, don't make me do it for you
Keep catcalling, all I do is ignore you
Bow and arrow, I'm prepared bro
If you're an alpha male, then why you scared though?
I've got history books to fill
And here's a little warning if you couldn't tell
Hang on tight cuz you're about to get put through hell
You'd all be dead already if looks could kill
I'm even better than Indiana Jones
I can read the messages written in these stones
Time to hit the road, travelin' alone
I can fashion myself a winter coat
When the weather's cold and I'm in the snow
Living off the land, hunting animals
How long can I hold my breath for?
Yo, Michael Phelps, like my breaststroke?
Looking for anything that I can climb
When I pick a fight, I'm pickin' em right
Sticking my ice pick into your eyes
Killing you criminals ten at a time
My family name is still on the line
Raiding all day right into the night
Get out of the rain, set up a fire
Doing whatever I can to survive
I'll be making history
Tracking the source of Divinity
I don't need help from Trinity
Is your military getting sick of me?
Watch my step, crash, and land
But if I'm lucky, I'll catch a branch
Limp my ass back to camp
What was that? AVALANCHE!!!
Damn it, I never asked for this
Shut your mouth, don't make me do it for you
Keep catcalling, all I do is ignore you
Bow and arrow, I'm prepared bro
Lyrics submitted by sangriia
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