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.
Give us one, give us one reason to
Give us one reason to make an impression
Give us two, give us two reasons to
Give us two reasons, we'll start this obsession again
Don't look now, it's telling lies again
Don't you know that the mirror is not your friend?
Unless you're beautiful
And then, it could be the answer to your problems
Do you think you're beautiful?
All cool and irreplaceable
Does it really matter at all?
Do you think you're beautiful?
Pretty girl, the one we idolize
Has she got cellulite or conversational skills
Is she real, did she enhance appeal
To make us love her more, who is the fool if she did?
Do you feel ashamed of who you are?
Do you love the color of your skin?
Did dad pay enough attention?
Or did your brother get more than you?
Do you think you're beautiful?
All cool and irreplaceable
Does it really matter at all?
Do you think you're beautiful?
Where should we start?
Beauty queen, magazine, steroids and silicone
Pick apart
Mirror, mirror, who is the fairest of them all?
Wouldn't you rather be smart
Than worry about what it means to get by
If you don't look right
Do you just, do you just tell yourself
That you are beautiful, do you believe it?
Did your mom say the right things to you?
Did she encourage you on your ventures?
Did junior high break you down?
Were the kids so mean that you've never quite recovered?
Or were you popular?
Or were you too busy doing your own thing?
Do you think you're beautiful?
All cool and irreplaceable
Does it really matter at all?
Do you think you're beautiful?
Oh, do you think you're beautiful?
All cool and irreplaceable
Does it really matter at all?
Do you think you're beautiful?
Give us one reason to make an impression
Give us two, give us two reasons to
Give us two reasons, we'll start this obsession again
Don't look now, it's telling lies again
Don't you know that the mirror is not your friend?
Unless you're beautiful
And then, it could be the answer to your problems
Do you think you're beautiful?
All cool and irreplaceable
Does it really matter at all?
Do you think you're beautiful?
Pretty girl, the one we idolize
Has she got cellulite or conversational skills
Is she real, did she enhance appeal
To make us love her more, who is the fool if she did?
Do you feel ashamed of who you are?
Do you love the color of your skin?
Did dad pay enough attention?
Or did your brother get more than you?
Do you think you're beautiful?
All cool and irreplaceable
Does it really matter at all?
Do you think you're beautiful?
Where should we start?
Beauty queen, magazine, steroids and silicone
Pick apart
Mirror, mirror, who is the fairest of them all?
Wouldn't you rather be smart
Than worry about what it means to get by
If you don't look right
Do you just, do you just tell yourself
That you are beautiful, do you believe it?
Did your mom say the right things to you?
Did she encourage you on your ventures?
Did junior high break you down?
Were the kids so mean that you've never quite recovered?
Or were you popular?
Or were you too busy doing your own thing?
Do you think you're beautiful?
All cool and irreplaceable
Does it really matter at all?
Do you think you're beautiful?
Oh, do you think you're beautiful?
All cool and irreplaceable
Does it really matter at all?
Do you think you're beautiful?
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