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.
Altamont, now, won't be the same
When we see each other again
If it all falls apart, who is to blame?
Don't you think it's time to get real?
I want to scream out the way I feel
I'm so tired of watching you bail
Hey, don't try to tell me it's okay
Don't turn me off and walk away
You've gotta say it's straight
Close the door,
But it won't go away
Tell me that it's at your control
I'm not waiting for you anymore
Hey, don't try to tell me it's okay
Don't turn me off and walk away
You've gotta say it's straight
Altamont, I'm on your side
Believe it or not I'm on your side
It's so hard to be your friend sometimes
Hey, don't try to tell me it's okay
Don't turn me off and walk away
You've gotta say it's straight
You'd better say it's straight
When we see each other again
If it all falls apart, who is to blame?
Don't you think it's time to get real?
I want to scream out the way I feel
I'm so tired of watching you bail
Hey, don't try to tell me it's okay
Don't turn me off and walk away
You've gotta say it's straight
Close the door,
But it won't go away
Tell me that it's at your control
I'm not waiting for you anymore
Hey, don't try to tell me it's okay
Don't turn me off and walk away
You've gotta say it's straight
Altamont, I'm on your side
Believe it or not I'm on your side
It's so hard to be your friend sometimes
Hey, don't try to tell me it's okay
Don't turn me off and walk away
You've gotta say it's straight
You'd better say it's straight
Lyrics submitted by weezerific:cutlery
Altamont Lyrics as written by Alfredo Zuniga
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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I like the melody and the lyrics, but I don\'t get the reference to Altamont. Is he using Altamont as someone\'s name? When I hear "Altamont", all I think of is the disastrous Rolling Stones free concert.