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.
My oh my, I'm seeing the potential
Lets just see what we can do
First we'll take you down back to the meathouse
And then you'll hold their hands again
I know tricks that you could only dream of
Looks like it's your lucky day
A killer key change
Is all you'll ever need
But who needs enemies
When you've got friends
Now your hands are tied
And who needs accidents
When you've got me
Now I'm on your side
Now let's try and teach you how to mingle
Then we'll teach you how to kill
Lies will always be your best of best friends
Never be alone again
A killer key change
Is all you'll ever need
All these animals
That you call friends
Now they're on their knees
Man, you tricked 'em all
You played the fool
So damn easy to please
I made my name in function rooms
And drifting through the walls
Come on let me teach you boy
Teach you 'bout it all
All these animals
That you call friends
Now they're on their knees
Man, you tricked 'em all
You played the fool
So damn easy to please
Lets just see what we can do
First we'll take you down back to the meathouse
And then you'll hold their hands again
I know tricks that you could only dream of
Looks like it's your lucky day
A killer key change
Is all you'll ever need
But who needs enemies
When you've got friends
Now your hands are tied
And who needs accidents
When you've got me
Now I'm on your side
Now let's try and teach you how to mingle
Then we'll teach you how to kill
Lies will always be your best of best friends
Never be alone again
A killer key change
Is all you'll ever need
All these animals
That you call friends
Now they're on their knees
Man, you tricked 'em all
You played the fool
So damn easy to please
I made my name in function rooms
And drifting through the walls
Come on let me teach you boy
Teach you 'bout it all
All these animals
That you call friends
Now they're on their knees
Man, you tricked 'em all
You played the fool
So damn easy to please
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I just heard this song yesterday- and its fuckin brilliant!! the cooper temple clause rule!!!!
Indeed they do. I've seen them live four times now. I put some lyrics on this site coz I'm so kind
I am highly kind. Though if I were to see more Tom Bellamy with his broken back, I'd be even kinder.
oh have you seen their hair? they are all such babed ;)
I love The Cooper Temple Claus, but it's impossible to find their CD's anywhere. Guess I'll have to cave in and get 'em from amazon.
I have seen their hair. Not only does their album kick fucking ass they are very very fit. Especially Didz, who gave me a hug. :) They're also on the cover of NME this week.
Being used by people you thought were your friends
I think it's more like using people who thought that you were their friend. Giving into the temptations of gain through the destruction of others etc etc etc
But yes, The Cooper Tmple Clause is the sex
Aww! yes, u are kind!! teeheehee!! :P
Awsome, But then Didz left then Dan Fisher and shit happens