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.
How long has it been since I've been on a real date
If this continues I may never ever find a mate
I'm not serious, so please don't get me wrong
All I want is a date with you that's why I took the time to write this song
Life is a blast and I am really having fun
But things are always better when there's two instead of one
I know God has a plan, His timing's never late
But until He brings a girl along I guess that I'll just have to wait
So come into my house
And sit down on my couch
My couch is made of orange vinyl
Why don't you stay a while
I like to see you smile
I don't believe it but my friends all say it's true
They say you should sit back and let the women come to you
I'm on the lookout but I haven't found her yet
I'm an only lonely Romeo and I can't find my Juliet
That's not the way this story ends, this song is mostly just a joke
I'll watch the want ads on TV
I'll find a girl that's right for me
I'll find a girl for me
But if you are suspicious, if you are paranoid
Just be forewarned that these are traits that I try to avoid
If you are sweet and caring, if you're successful too
If you've got money in the bank
Hey baby, I'm the man for you
If this continues I may never ever find a mate
I'm not serious, so please don't get me wrong
All I want is a date with you that's why I took the time to write this song
Life is a blast and I am really having fun
But things are always better when there's two instead of one
I know God has a plan, His timing's never late
But until He brings a girl along I guess that I'll just have to wait
So come into my house
And sit down on my couch
My couch is made of orange vinyl
Why don't you stay a while
I like to see you smile
I don't believe it but my friends all say it's true
They say you should sit back and let the women come to you
I'm on the lookout but I haven't found her yet
I'm an only lonely Romeo and I can't find my Juliet
That's not the way this story ends, this song is mostly just a joke
I'll watch the want ads on TV
I'll find a girl that's right for me
I'll find a girl for me
But if you are suspicious, if you are paranoid
Just be forewarned that these are traits that I try to avoid
If you are sweet and caring, if you're successful too
If you've got money in the bank
Hey baby, I'm the man for you
Lyrics submitted by emojimmy57
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