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.
Sign me up, I volunteer
Votes are in for lifeguard of the year
Her feline past lives are plain to see
Their similarities are shown in this life again
Like mama said, dontcha let it go to your head
When ya know you're being fed
I'm so proud to know you
Lizzy, I'll write, I'll sing
Telegraph, telegram
Telephone, tellin' you
I'll be home soon
Dienu
We will wake when kitty licks
And in the morn, work takes her to Maine
Dressed and out the door by six
Tomorrow is the first time Liz can't board my plane
Like mama said, dontcha let it go to your head
When ya know your book is read
I'm so proud to know you
Anna will take me to the port
As Liz drives up I-95
Me and my darlin' keep love alive
Even on Texas time
Like mama said, dontcha let it go to your head
When your town is painted red
I'm so proud to know you
Lizzy, I'll write, I'll sing
Telegraph, telegram
Telephone, tellin' you
I'll be home soon
Dienu
Votes are in for lifeguard of the year
Her feline past lives are plain to see
Their similarities are shown in this life again
Like mama said, dontcha let it go to your head
When ya know you're being fed
I'm so proud to know you
Lizzy, I'll write, I'll sing
Telegraph, telegram
Telephone, tellin' you
I'll be home soon
Dienu
We will wake when kitty licks
And in the morn, work takes her to Maine
Dressed and out the door by six
Tomorrow is the first time Liz can't board my plane
Like mama said, dontcha let it go to your head
When ya know your book is read
I'm so proud to know you
Anna will take me to the port
As Liz drives up I-95
Me and my darlin' keep love alive
Even on Texas time
Like mama said, dontcha let it go to your head
When your town is painted red
I'm so proud to know you
Lizzy, I'll write, I'll sing
Telegraph, telegram
Telephone, tellin' you
I'll be home soon
Dienu
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