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.
Anarchy, kill a cat - shoot james brady in the back - raise an army of rabid rats - beat your neighbor with a bat - anarchy burger - hold the government - anarchy burger - hold the government - anarchy, go ape shit - let them know your sick of it - write your congressman, - tell him he sucks, your only in it for the bucks - anarchy burger - hold the government - anarchy burger - hold the government - you're all potential anarchy burgers - if you want to be free - order yourself an anarchy burger - (hold the government, please) - anarchy burger - hold the government - America stands for freedom - but if you think you're free - try walking into a deli - and urinating on the cheese - anarchy burger - hold the government - anarchy burger - hold the government - say fuck in front of your mom - fuck! - and - go to school naked
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Anarchy Burger (Hold the Government) Lyrics as written by Joe Escalante
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