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.
Quiet little boy, your hand in her pocket,
There's no reason for the sun today,
All is quiet and I still can remember
Are we going home
After all of the set ups and let downs
After all of the cities in bags
Will we ever drink milk from a fountain
Will we ever be there
Hey hey, I don't mind, I don't need much at all
I believe that she's out wearing Hit Parade
I believe that she's out of her mind
Try and picture your hand on her trigger
Try and picture the gun
Time is wasting, she answers quite truly,
Time is turning, the undertow's strong,
Please believe me, I'm telling a tall tale
Dream weaver comes clean
Hey hey, I don't mind, I don't need much at all
Everybody had a great bit of funnies
Everybody will beg her to stay
Eyes return her to dreams of the union
Her eyes turn to me
After all of your set ups and let downs
After all of your cities in bags
Will we ever drink milk from a fountain
Will she ever feel
I will never bow to the ages
I will never let down my guard
Ask for nothing, and you get what you pay for
I've got pride instead
Hey hey, I don't mind, I don't need much at all
There's no reason for the sun today,
All is quiet and I still can remember
Are we going home
After all of the set ups and let downs
After all of the cities in bags
Will we ever drink milk from a fountain
Will we ever be there
Hey hey, I don't mind, I don't need much at all
I believe that she's out wearing Hit Parade
I believe that she's out of her mind
Try and picture your hand on her trigger
Try and picture the gun
Time is wasting, she answers quite truly,
Time is turning, the undertow's strong,
Please believe me, I'm telling a tall tale
Dream weaver comes clean
Hey hey, I don't mind, I don't need much at all
Everybody had a great bit of funnies
Everybody will beg her to stay
Eyes return her to dreams of the union
Her eyes turn to me
After all of your set ups and let downs
After all of your cities in bags
Will we ever drink milk from a fountain
Will she ever feel
I will never bow to the ages
I will never let down my guard
Ask for nothing, and you get what you pay for
I've got pride instead
Hey hey, I don't mind, I don't need much at all
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