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.
Well I'm singing this song as loud as I can
As I drive too fast with my best friend
I don't wonder if you're wondering where I am
'cause I don't care if I ever see you again
Well I'm sick of being compared to what you had before
I'm sick of being what you don't want anymore
And I'm sick of being used, bruised, and ignored
Because that's just not what friends are for
You were wrong
For me you were so wrong
I'd only come over to get it on
Well I gotta admit that it's time to move on
Don't give me shit
Don't give me lip
Don't make me lose my grip on everything
(that I've known all along)
Well I wasted two years trying to make you mine
And then I wasted two more as I missed every sign
That you weren't what you seemed like you were which is fine
'cause I don't know who I am most of the time
Well I do know I can't show for fear that I throw it away
Like every word that you say
Like all the things that you're saving for a rainy day
And all the times that you wouldn't have it any other way
I was wrong
For you I was so wrong
You'd only come over to get it on
Well you gotta admit that it's time to move on
Don't give me shit
Don't give me lip
Don't make me lose my grip on everything
(that I've known all along)
Don't cross the line
Don't lose your mind
You've showed me all the signs that you're not the one
'cause I've known all along
And it's time to move on
There's a day before our last day together
We realized it wasn't meant to last
We used to think that it would be forever but
We never thought forever'd go this fast
And now were singing this song as loud as we can
As we drive too fast again and again
I don't wander cause now I know where we stand
And I don't care if I ever see you again
We were wrong
All along we were just wrong
All along we were just wrong
So wrong
We were going strong
But we were wrong
And you say
Don't give me shit
Don't give me lip
Don't make me lose my grip on everything
(that I've known all along)
Don't cross the line
Don't lose your mind
You've showed me all the signs that you're not the one
'cause I've known all along
And it's time to move on
As I drive too fast with my best friend
I don't wonder if you're wondering where I am
'cause I don't care if I ever see you again
Well I'm sick of being compared to what you had before
I'm sick of being what you don't want anymore
And I'm sick of being used, bruised, and ignored
Because that's just not what friends are for
You were wrong
For me you were so wrong
I'd only come over to get it on
Well I gotta admit that it's time to move on
Don't give me shit
Don't give me lip
Don't make me lose my grip on everything
(that I've known all along)
Well I wasted two years trying to make you mine
And then I wasted two more as I missed every sign
That you weren't what you seemed like you were which is fine
'cause I don't know who I am most of the time
Well I do know I can't show for fear that I throw it away
Like every word that you say
Like all the things that you're saving for a rainy day
And all the times that you wouldn't have it any other way
I was wrong
For you I was so wrong
You'd only come over to get it on
Well you gotta admit that it's time to move on
Don't give me shit
Don't give me lip
Don't make me lose my grip on everything
(that I've known all along)
Don't cross the line
Don't lose your mind
You've showed me all the signs that you're not the one
'cause I've known all along
And it's time to move on
There's a day before our last day together
We realized it wasn't meant to last
We used to think that it would be forever but
We never thought forever'd go this fast
And now were singing this song as loud as we can
As we drive too fast again and again
I don't wander cause now I know where we stand
And I don't care if I ever see you again
We were wrong
All along we were just wrong
All along we were just wrong
So wrong
We were going strong
But we were wrong
And you say
Don't give me shit
Don't give me lip
Don't make me lose my grip on everything
(that I've known all along)
Don't cross the line
Don't lose your mind
You've showed me all the signs that you're not the one
'cause I've known all along
And it's time to move on
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it's about knowing and sorta wanting to break up with someone who started as a friend and then turned into more
it's about wanting to be with a girl until you finally get her, and find out what she is really all about. once he had her, he had, "known all along." he may have even known it the whole time, and she was just really hot. none the less, he had came to his senses and to a consensus.
I can't believe only two people have posted on this song.. This is one of the greatest songs. Yeah, I've known it for a couple years, but a relationship i just went thru, after it, i justfelt so "used bruised and ignored" and this song poppped into my head. It just kinda reminds me of any break up i've gone thru.. cuz we musta been wrong if it didnt work out........ right?
I love it and I'm surprised there is only 3 comments!