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.
I said wait! Can't believe it [Repeat x2]
Another victim another life another wasted casualty
The youth are shooting, robbing and looting
Violence plagues society
In LA. you see it everyday on your TV on your front page
You can try but you can't wish it away
I said wait can't believe [Repeat x2]
It drunk and loaded in the street
Hatred flowing through their veins no respect for human life
A world that slowly goes insane
In LA. you see it everyday on your TV on your front page
You can try but you can't wish it away
(away)
I said wait can't believe [Repeat x2]
On your front page on your TV it's the endless urban tragedy
In your dark thoughts and wildest dreams can you imagine
A worse society and when I think I can pretend
I turn on my TV again and all the fucked up things I see
I can't believe how this can be.
I said wait can't believe [Repeat x2]
Another victim another life another wasted casualty
The youth are shooting, robbing and looting
Violence plagues society
In LA. you see it everyday on your TV on your front page
You can try but you can't wish it away
I said wait can't believe [Repeat x2]
It drunk and loaded in the street
Hatred flowing through their veins no respect for human life
A world that slowly goes insane
In LA. you see it everyday on your TV on your front page
You can try but you can't wish it away
(away)
I said wait can't believe [Repeat x2]
On your front page on your TV it's the endless urban tragedy
In your dark thoughts and wildest dreams can you imagine
A worse society and when I think I can pretend
I turn on my TV again and all the fucked up things I see
I can't believe how this can be.
I said wait can't believe [Repeat x2]
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