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.
How do you know what you can be
if you can't see where you are going
What breaks the silence Misery
Can make you see where you belong
It's a dangerous stage but the show must go on
Why do you lie [Repeat: x1]
Would you betray your soul
Why do you lie [Repeat: x1]
Don't let your weakness show
You just might be the last to know
Freedom is such a loaded word
So full of hurt and such a plomb
Loneliness saunters in its breeze
Like a disease it drags along
The time of your life can't be had for a song
Why do you lie [Repeat: x1]
Would you betray your soul
Why do you lie [Repeat: x1]
Don't let your weakness show
You just might be the last to know
Why do you lie [Repeat: x1]
Would you betray your soul
Why do you lie [Repeat: x1]
Don't let your weakness show
Why do you lie [Repeat: x1]
Only the meek follow
Why do you lie [Repeat: x1]
Trample the fear below
You just might be the last to know
if you can't see where you are going
What breaks the silence Misery
Can make you see where you belong
It's a dangerous stage but the show must go on
Why do you lie [Repeat: x1]
Would you betray your soul
Why do you lie [Repeat: x1]
Don't let your weakness show
You just might be the last to know
Freedom is such a loaded word
So full of hurt and such a plomb
Loneliness saunters in its breeze
Like a disease it drags along
The time of your life can't be had for a song
Why do you lie [Repeat: x1]
Would you betray your soul
Why do you lie [Repeat: x1]
Don't let your weakness show
You just might be the last to know
Why do you lie [Repeat: x1]
Would you betray your soul
Why do you lie [Repeat: x1]
Don't let your weakness show
Why do you lie [Repeat: x1]
Only the meek follow
Why do you lie [Repeat: x1]
Trample the fear below
You just might be the last to know
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It's a song asking why people lie to themself, or "betray their soul". It's telling people to be themself and stand up for what they believe in, else they "just might be the last to know". That's what i reckon n e way!
yes they do! DO your part to make the world a better place and stop lying!
only if you recognize your weaknesses can you overcome them-don't be the last to know
I think the song is somewhat self explanatory, but I wanted to point out one of BR's best lyrics ever...so poetic.
Freedom is such a loaded word So full of hurt and such aplomb Loneliness saunters in its breeze Like a disease it drags along
Stuff like this is what keeps me listening to BR
Agreed, and beautiful musically to the ear as well.
about what you unknowingly become as a liar..
you just might be the last to know...
idk who thought of that little ryme but I have to admit its purely true