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.
Charlie got a band in his hand a rubber loop
Says I'm the man you really want
So just act natural
Don't try to tell me your bullshit scheme
'Cause I have no idea what you mean no idea
I'm just trying to sleep
I've heard quite enough
Just to listen is really tough
'Cause you're on it all the time
Hearing the bells it's 9 AM
You better wake up your friend before
He won't wake up anymore
'Cause I got to split I'm late to leave
He gave me nothing but grief
And some bullshit story only I would believe
I've heard quite enough I hurt quite enough
You're on it all the time
You're on it all the time
You're on it all the time
And you're full of it all the time
Says I'm the man you really want
So just act natural
Don't try to tell me your bullshit scheme
'Cause I have no idea what you mean no idea
I'm just trying to sleep
I've heard quite enough
Just to listen is really tough
'Cause you're on it all the time
Hearing the bells it's 9 AM
You better wake up your friend before
He won't wake up anymore
'Cause I got to split I'm late to leave
He gave me nothing but grief
And some bullshit story only I would believe
I've heard quite enough I hurt quite enough
You're on it all the time
You're on it all the time
You're on it all the time
And you're full of it all the time
Lyrics submitted by EnjOy IncUbus
No Confidence Man Lyrics as written by Steven Paul Smith
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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