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.
Come on, Baby, skim the top with me
I'll tell you stories 'bout victory
I used to be a dreamer just like you
And then my pocket told me what to do
All things are looking good from where I sit
Or in the United States of who gives a shit
Sucking love from wherever I can
Cashing Satan's checks with my dick in my hand
Talkin' 'bout a free ride
Talkin' 'bout a landslide
You wanted all the 3rd eye, Baby
I'm talkin' 'bout a landslide
Now I'm living on top of it
Sweet little slive, I'll give you what you need
Just give your court and your soul to me
Talkin' 'bout a free ride
Talkin' 'bout a landslide
You wanted all the 3rd eye, Baby
I'm talkin' 'bout a landslide
Now I'm living on top of it
I'll tell you stories 'bout victory
I used to be a dreamer just like you
And then my pocket told me what to do
All things are looking good from where I sit
Or in the United States of who gives a shit
Sucking love from wherever I can
Cashing Satan's checks with my dick in my hand
Talkin' 'bout a free ride
Talkin' 'bout a landslide
You wanted all the 3rd eye, Baby
I'm talkin' 'bout a landslide
Now I'm living on top of it
Sweet little slive, I'll give you what you need
Just give your court and your soul to me
Talkin' 'bout a free ride
Talkin' 'bout a landslide
You wanted all the 3rd eye, Baby
I'm talkin' 'bout a landslide
Now I'm living on top of it
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what a great song, definitely overlooked!
not only the song has been overlooked...but the band..one of the greatest stoner bands of the century, aparently too heavy for some people and not enough for others..the song is amazing..for some reason i connect most of the MM songs, probably cause they are adressed to chicks.
Basically, he's saying he's going to play his music which some people may consider evil, make a lot of money and all the while women will just throw themselves at him. Therefore creating a female landslide onto his third eye. Do I have to tell you what his third eye is?