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.
Hey kid, did you know?
Today sixteen years ago
It was you and I for the last time
You angrily said
With a smoke ring 'round your hands
You would see me on the other side
Come on, I know you want more
Come on, and open your door
After it all you'll find out
You were always one of us
Act like you don't remember
You said we'd live forever
Who do you think you're kiddin'?
You were only one of us
In time
When you come to mind
Disappear a thousand times
Keep me hanging on to the old life
Well, I've gotta go
Maybe see you down the road
Won't you tell the kid I said goodbye?
Come on, I know you want more
Come on, and open your door
After it all you'll find out
You were always one of us
Act like you don't remember
You said we'd live forever
End up at the beginning
You were only one of us
In time
In
In
Come on, I know you want more
Come on, and open your door
After it all you'll find out
You were always one of us
Act like you don't remember
You said we'd live forever
End up at the beginning
You were only one of us
In time
(It's a shame, a shame)
(We thought you'd change, my friend)
(But you were always one of us)
(It's a shame, a shame)
(We thought you'd change, my friend)
(But you were always one of us)
(It's a shame, a shame)
(We thought you'd change, my friend)
Today sixteen years ago
It was you and I for the last time
You angrily said
With a smoke ring 'round your hands
You would see me on the other side
Come on, I know you want more
Come on, and open your door
After it all you'll find out
You were always one of us
Act like you don't remember
You said we'd live forever
Who do you think you're kiddin'?
You were only one of us
In time
When you come to mind
Disappear a thousand times
Keep me hanging on to the old life
Well, I've gotta go
Maybe see you down the road
Won't you tell the kid I said goodbye?
Come on, I know you want more
Come on, and open your door
After it all you'll find out
You were always one of us
Act like you don't remember
You said we'd live forever
End up at the beginning
You were only one of us
In time
In
In
Come on, I know you want more
Come on, and open your door
After it all you'll find out
You were always one of us
Act like you don't remember
You said we'd live forever
End up at the beginning
You were only one of us
In time
(It's a shame, a shame)
(We thought you'd change, my friend)
(But you were always one of us)
(It's a shame, a shame)
(We thought you'd change, my friend)
(But you were always one of us)
(It's a shame, a shame)
(We thought you'd change, my friend)
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
One Of Us Lyrics as written by Damon Mcmahon Andrew Wyatt Blakemore
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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