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.
I've never been so poor
I had bought something I can't afford
Most people can relate with a new car
But this is of more value by far
It's not a material thing
It's not something I can easily explain
It's about her I could never forget
Wondering daily how she got me in debt
Will she ever be my lass
And if she was, would she be my last
What a price I paid, fall in love with you
My credit is shot
hence, no worries, I've got what I want
Don't need that '99 benz, I'll be happy
Maybe someday
It'll go our way
With all this pain I have repayed,
Now I hope I can make her happy.
I had bought something I can't afford
Most people can relate with a new car
But this is of more value by far
It's not a material thing
It's not something I can easily explain
It's about her I could never forget
Wondering daily how she got me in debt
Will she ever be my lass
And if she was, would she be my last
What a price I paid, fall in love with you
My credit is shot
hence, no worries, I've got what I want
Don't need that '99 benz, I'll be happy
Maybe someday
It'll go our way
With all this pain I have repayed,
Now I hope I can make her happy.
Lyrics submitted by Felt Like Sound
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