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.
If you want to live, treat me good
If you want to live, uh baby, treat me good
I'm like a steppin' razor to watch my sides
I'm dangerous, so dangerous
I'm like a steppin' razor to watch my sides
I'm dangerous, so dangerous
If you are a bully
Treat me good
If you are a bully, a bully
Uh, baby treat me good
I'm like a steppin' razor to watch my sides
I'm dangerous, so dangerous
I'm like a steppin' razor to watch my sides
I'm dangerous, so dangerous
If you wanna live
If you want to live, uh baby, treat me good
I'm like a steppin' razor to watch my sides
I'm dangerous, so dangerous
I'm like a steppin' razor to watch my sides
I'm dangerous, so dangerous
If you are a bully
Treat me good
If you are a bully, a bully
Uh, baby treat me good
I'm like a steppin' razor to watch my sides
I'm dangerous, so dangerous
I'm like a steppin' razor to watch my sides
I'm dangerous, so dangerous
If you wanna live
Lyrics submitted by The Big Andowski
Steppin' Razor Lyrics as written by Joe Higgs
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
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Yeah.. that was such a true statement. I have so many friends who are all like, "OH YEAH! Sublime's my FAVORITE band!" But then I play some of the greatest hits, and they tell me to put their mainstream shit on! Don't get me wrong, I love their popular songs, but there is so much more to Sublime. I ALWAYS tell people that you can't give these guys a genre, they're Sublime. Not rock, ska, reggae, none of that shit. It's Sublime.
that shit happens all the time most dont even know more then three songs<br /> w/e tho
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I liked the Peter Tosh version better as well.
I liked the Peter Tosh version better as well.