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.
[Verse 1]
They say to have her hair done
Liz flies all the way to France
Jackie's seen in a discotheque
Doin' a brand new dance
And the White House social season
Should be glittering and gay
But here in Topeka, the rain is a-falling
The faucet is a-dripping and the kids are a-bawlin'
One of them is toddlin' and one is a-crawlin' and
One's on the way
[Verse 2]
I'm glad that Raquel Welch
Just signed a million dollar pact
Debbie's out in Vegas
Workin' up a brand new act
While the TV's showin' Newlyweds
A rеal fun game to play
But here in Topеka, the screen door's a-bangin'
The coffee's boilin' over and the wash needs a-hangin'
One wants a cookie and one wants a changin' and
One's on the way
[Bridge]
What was I doing? Judy, get away from there
Darn, there goes the phone
Hello, honey, what's that you say?
You're bringin' a few Army buddies home?
You're callin' from a bar? Get away from there!
No, not you, honey, I was talkin' to the baby
Honey, could you stop at the store on your way home and—
Hello? Hello? Hello? Hello?
Well, I'll be
[Verse 3]
The girls in New York City
They all march for women's lib
Better Homes and Gardens shows
A modern way to live
And the pill may change the world tomorrow
But meanwhile, today
Here in Topeka, the rain is a-falling
Dog is a-barkin' and the floor needs a-scrubbin'
One of them is toddlin' and one is a-crawlin' and
One's on the way
[Outro]
Oh gee, I hope it ain't twins again
They say to have her hair done
Liz flies all the way to France
Jackie's seen in a discotheque
Doin' a brand new dance
And the White House social season
Should be glittering and gay
But here in Topeka, the rain is a-falling
The faucet is a-dripping and the kids are a-bawlin'
One of them is toddlin' and one is a-crawlin' and
One's on the way
[Verse 2]
I'm glad that Raquel Welch
Just signed a million dollar pact
Debbie's out in Vegas
Workin' up a brand new act
While the TV's showin' Newlyweds
A rеal fun game to play
But here in Topеka, the screen door's a-bangin'
The coffee's boilin' over and the wash needs a-hangin'
One wants a cookie and one wants a changin' and
One's on the way
[Bridge]
What was I doing? Judy, get away from there
Darn, there goes the phone
Hello, honey, what's that you say?
You're bringin' a few Army buddies home?
You're callin' from a bar? Get away from there!
No, not you, honey, I was talkin' to the baby
Honey, could you stop at the store on your way home and—
Hello? Hello? Hello? Hello?
Well, I'll be
[Verse 3]
The girls in New York City
They all march for women's lib
Better Homes and Gardens shows
A modern way to live
And the pill may change the world tomorrow
But meanwhile, today
Here in Topeka, the rain is a-falling
Dog is a-barkin' and the floor needs a-scrubbin'
One of them is toddlin' and one is a-crawlin' and
One's on the way
[Outro]
Oh gee, I hope it ain't twins again
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
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