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.
Slappin' leather was devised
During a wild streak in her life
She had a cheap apartment up on Royal Street
She brought her home just enough to keep her on her feet
And she don't believe in anything
But if you ask her, she'll say
There's plenty of things to believe in
Sweet Rosalyn
Sometimes, you gotta give in
Sweet Rosalyn
Sometimes, you gotta give in
Sometimes, you gotta be loved
She got a number off the bathroom wall
She was looking for a good time, so she made the call
Got a strangely calm voice on the other line
Sneaky little priest tryin' to reach out to the swine
He said, "Hello, my name is Father Tim
It seems to me, your zeal for this life
Has been wearing a little thin"
Sweet Rosalyn
Sometimes, you gotta give in
Sweet Rosalyn
Sometimes, you gotta give in
Sometimes, you gotta be loved
Maybe we all could use a little grace
To know when to run or when to stay in one place
Sweet Rosalyn
Sometimes, you gotta give in
Sweet Rosalyn
Sometimes, you gotta give in
Sweet Rosalyn
Sometimes, you gotta give in
Sweet Rosalyn
Sometimes, you gotta give in
Sometimes, you gotta be loved
During a wild streak in her life
She had a cheap apartment up on Royal Street
She brought her home just enough to keep her on her feet
And she don't believe in anything
But if you ask her, she'll say
There's plenty of things to believe in
Sweet Rosalyn
Sometimes, you gotta give in
Sweet Rosalyn
Sometimes, you gotta give in
Sometimes, you gotta be loved
She got a number off the bathroom wall
She was looking for a good time, so she made the call
Got a strangely calm voice on the other line
Sneaky little priest tryin' to reach out to the swine
He said, "Hello, my name is Father Tim
It seems to me, your zeal for this life
Has been wearing a little thin"
Sweet Rosalyn
Sometimes, you gotta give in
Sweet Rosalyn
Sometimes, you gotta give in
Sometimes, you gotta be loved
Maybe we all could use a little grace
To know when to run or when to stay in one place
Sweet Rosalyn
Sometimes, you gotta give in
Sweet Rosalyn
Sometimes, you gotta give in
Sweet Rosalyn
Sometimes, you gotta give in
Sweet Rosalyn
Sometimes, you gotta give in
Sometimes, you gotta be loved
Lyrics submitted by spliphstar
Sweet Rosalyn Lyrics as written by Brian Macleod Jeff Trott
Lyrics © Anthem Entertainment, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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