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.
Cally Man
and some man live his life for prophets alone
that very same man he lives his life all alone
and the road to life yes it goes up and down
doesnt really matter as long as the music goes on
hey mister collie man why dont you come round no more
hey mister collie collie man dont you hear me troubled call
hey mister collie man look i didnt come to disturb
you best not be come round here unless you've got me sensi herb
i never needed any reason for me to say
through all them troubled times yes me love you any way
and the roughest path you know the rocky rocky road
you know that life and love is a heavy heavy load
hey mister collie man why dont you come round no more
hey mister collie collie man dont you hear me troubled call
hey mister collie man look i didnt come to disturb
you best not be come round here unless you've got me sensi herb
you best not be come round here unless you've got me sensi herb
and some man live his life for prophets alone
that very same man he lives his life all alone
and the road to life yes it goes up and down
doesnt really matter as long as the music goes on
hey mister collie man why dont you come round no more
hey mister collie collie man dont you hear me troubled call
hey mister collie man look i didnt come to disturb
you best not be come round here unless you've got me sensi herb
i never needed any reason for me to say
through all them troubled times yes me love you any way
and the roughest path you know the rocky rocky road
you know that life and love is a heavy heavy load
hey mister collie man why dont you come round no more
hey mister collie collie man dont you hear me troubled call
hey mister collie man look i didnt come to disturb
you best not be come round here unless you've got me sensi herb
you best not be come round here unless you've got me sensi herb
Lyrics submitted by BlackSanta
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