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.
New sound all around, you can hear it too
Getting hot, never stop, just for me and you
Playing on my radio and saying that you had to go
New day, turn away, wipe away the tear
New night, feel right, knowing that you're here
Dancing with you all the time, and don't you think that it's a crime
Back street, never meet, never say goodbye (never say goodbye)
I know where you go, but I don't know why
You say that it's from above, and I say this is modern love
Getting hot, never stop, just for me and you
Playing on my radio and saying that you had to go
New day, turn away, wipe away the tear
New night, feel right, knowing that you're here
Dancing with you all the time, and don't you think that it's a crime
Back street, never meet, never say goodbye (never say goodbye)
I know where you go, but I don't know why
You say that it's from above, and I say this is modern love
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Maybe he keeps meeting someone at night and having some kind of romance with them. He's enjoying it until one night the person doesn't show up and he doesn't know why
youd expect this song would be gloomy by its title, but then its perky and upbeat instead. DM has thier goth side, but they are also pretty wacky too, and thats what makes them such a great universal band
lol I love this song so much. catchy as hell. the lyrics and the title give me the impression of anxiety and social awkwardness when the singer tries to get with the girl. which I can wholeheartedly relate to of course.
In live videos on youtube, Dave changes the fourth line to "Just like me and you" which makes a bit more sense.