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.
Shoop be doop
Shoop be doop doop dah
Shoop be doop
Love's a funny thing
Was only last night I felt you slip away,
I tried so hard to hide the pain inside of me babe.
I held you close but you weren't with me,
I felt your mind a thousand miles away.
I was a fool to let you break me down,
You think by now that I would know,
Just what to expect from you, oh.
Everytime I fall, I make myself believe,
That you are changing,
And some day, the sun will shine through.
Love is a funny thing,
Your love is a funny thing,
Love is a funny thing,
Oooh.
(I don't wanna fall, don't wanna fall in love again)
When I first met you your heart was empty,
You were innocent and so full of joy.
But now you've changed and I don't know you,
You played me baby like a toy.
You see, I was surprised to see you with that girl,
When you said you'd never ever ever ever see her again, no.
I don't want to control you, so baby if she's gonna hold you,
Then why don't you just stay, stay where you've been.
Love is a funny thing,
Your love is a funny thing,
Love is a funny thing,
Oooh.
(I never never wanna fall again, no no no)
Everybody needs someone to hold them through the night,
And everybody needs someone to tell them it's alright.
I gave you my heart and you only turned away,
So tell me baby, what's going to make you stay.
Love is a funny thing,
Your love is a funny thing,
Love is a funny thing,
Oooh.
(I never ever want to fall in love again)
Shoop be doop
Shoop be doop doop dah
Shoop be doop
Love's a funny thing
Shoop be doop
Shoop be doop doop dah
Shoop be doop
Love's a funny thing
Shoop be doop doop dah
Shoop be doop
Love's a funny thing
Was only last night I felt you slip away,
I tried so hard to hide the pain inside of me babe.
I held you close but you weren't with me,
I felt your mind a thousand miles away.
I was a fool to let you break me down,
You think by now that I would know,
Just what to expect from you, oh.
Everytime I fall, I make myself believe,
That you are changing,
And some day, the sun will shine through.
Love is a funny thing,
Your love is a funny thing,
Love is a funny thing,
Oooh.
(I don't wanna fall, don't wanna fall in love again)
When I first met you your heart was empty,
You were innocent and so full of joy.
But now you've changed and I don't know you,
You played me baby like a toy.
You see, I was surprised to see you with that girl,
When you said you'd never ever ever ever see her again, no.
I don't want to control you, so baby if she's gonna hold you,
Then why don't you just stay, stay where you've been.
Love is a funny thing,
Your love is a funny thing,
Love is a funny thing,
Oooh.
(I never never wanna fall again, no no no)
Everybody needs someone to hold them through the night,
And everybody needs someone to tell them it's alright.
I gave you my heart and you only turned away,
So tell me baby, what's going to make you stay.
Love is a funny thing,
Your love is a funny thing,
Love is a funny thing,
Oooh.
(I never ever want to fall in love again)
Shoop be doop
Shoop be doop doop dah
Shoop be doop
Love's a funny thing
Shoop be doop
Shoop be doop doop dah
Shoop be doop
Love's a funny thing
Lyrics submitted by spliphstar
Love's a Funny Thing Lyrics as written by Tameka D Cottle Kandai Buruss
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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