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'm gonna see you
I'll break through to you some way
You'll be my alarm clock
To wake me from this endless day
And when its all over
Well you'll be calling out for me
Finish what you started
And do it all over
And do it all over again
What am I supposed to do about it
I sit around and wait for you
What am I supposed to say to you
You already know I'm in love with you
(And I hope that you love me too)
You broke me down without saying a thing
All it took was for me to see you with him
I'll pack my bags and move to Alaska
Where it's as cold as you
What am I supposed to do about it
I sit around and wait for you
What am I supposed to say to you
You already know I'm in love with you
(and I hope that you love me too)
What am I supposed to do about it
I sit around and wait for you
What am I supposed to say to you
You already know I'm in love with you
(and I hope that you love me too)
And as I let this note ring out
The only thing I think about
Is how I never took a chance on you
The way you used to look at me
Has changed so clearly I can see
Things will always be so awkward between you and me.
I'll break through to you some way
You'll be my alarm clock
To wake me from this endless day
And when its all over
Well you'll be calling out for me
Finish what you started
And do it all over
And do it all over again
What am I supposed to do about it
I sit around and wait for you
What am I supposed to say to you
You already know I'm in love with you
(And I hope that you love me too)
You broke me down without saying a thing
All it took was for me to see you with him
I'll pack my bags and move to Alaska
Where it's as cold as you
What am I supposed to do about it
I sit around and wait for you
What am I supposed to say to you
You already know I'm in love with you
(and I hope that you love me too)
What am I supposed to do about it
I sit around and wait for you
What am I supposed to say to you
You already know I'm in love with you
(and I hope that you love me too)
And as I let this note ring out
The only thing I think about
Is how I never took a chance on you
The way you used to look at me
Has changed so clearly I can see
Things will always be so awkward between you and me.
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oh man
this is pretty much self-explanatory... great lyrics... everyone can relate.. i know i can... (sighs)
omg this song is great
it's like after a break up when things don't work out, but there's still a possibility that you will end up together. it's the in-between time where there's less talking because you dont know what to say...awesome song.
extremely kick ass song..extremely kick ass band
I've know their guitarist my whole life. And I know that what they put into their music is real. They really are one of the greatest bands out there. Some bands sound really good on cd then really bad live. But not Punchline. Its always true and real.
I so wanna see them in Concert... =( do they ever come to California? most the tours ive seen dates for they didnt... and i dont drive so it would have to be somewhat close. I think Texas was the closest or somthin like that.
dirty garbage man, u wont be disappointed if u make the trip to see em...theyre beyond amazing. i love these guys. i get sad everytime i hear their music cuz i always think about the night i met them after their show...and how awesome that whole night was in general.