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.
Step up out the way
While I pick up your flow
Like Chuck D said
"Welcome to the Terrordome"
Stayin up late
Busted on a three eleven
Breakin all the rules
whats my rhyme here? SEVEN
Step up out the way
While I pick up your flow
Recoginze RF
Don't need no intro
Stayin up late
Busted on a three eleven
Breakin all the rules
whats my rhyme here? SEVEN
Fuckin up Tony Hawks, Freestlyin
Trippin to the deftones, all the whilen'
Droppin names four minutes a mile
Like Beastie Boys, we got the new style
Fuckin up Tony Hawks, Freestlyin
Trippin to the deftones, all the whilen'
Droppin names four minutes a mile
Like Beastie Boys, we got the new style
Fuck it up X 4
Slackin up on the mic
Stoop to our level
Goin buck wild
Jammin old school metal
You're killin your rhymes
and killin your fans
You're killin me softly
at the microphone stand
You're lookin paranoid
thinkin its all a ploy
We're fresh outta batteries
but we're still makin noise
Man, bury the hatchet
That shits in the past
You think you came up first
but you really came up last
Step up out the way
While I pick up your flow
Like Chuck D said
"Welcome to the Terrordome"
Stayin up late
Busted on a three eleven
Breakin all the rules
whats my rhyme here? SEVEN
Fuckin up Tony Hawks, Freestlyin
Trippin to the deftones, all the whilen'
Droppin names four minutes a milen'
Like Beastie Boys, we got the new style
Fuckin up Tony Hawks, Freestlyin
Trippin to the deftones, all the whilen'
Droppin names four minutes a milen'
Like Beastie Boys, we got the new style
Fuck it up X 4
"Alright bitch, you're goin down"
It's Split, comin atcha
Ravin and Flud causin a distasta
I open the door then I slam it shut
I'm sure why I'm that on this fuckin cut
But since I'm here, I'll tear it up
And keep all your muthafuckin mouths shut
Like bethesda, I'm a pastor
On sunday, in a pulpit, preachin to the culprit
With my words and my swerves
I'll teach you all how to rhyme a verse
And keep freestylin all the whylin
Fuck it up
While I pick up your flow
Like Chuck D said
"Welcome to the Terrordome"
Stayin up late
Busted on a three eleven
Breakin all the rules
whats my rhyme here? SEVEN
Step up out the way
While I pick up your flow
Recoginze RF
Don't need no intro
Stayin up late
Busted on a three eleven
Breakin all the rules
whats my rhyme here? SEVEN
Fuckin up Tony Hawks, Freestlyin
Trippin to the deftones, all the whilen'
Droppin names four minutes a mile
Like Beastie Boys, we got the new style
Fuckin up Tony Hawks, Freestlyin
Trippin to the deftones, all the whilen'
Droppin names four minutes a mile
Like Beastie Boys, we got the new style
Fuck it up X 4
Slackin up on the mic
Stoop to our level
Goin buck wild
Jammin old school metal
You're killin your rhymes
and killin your fans
You're killin me softly
at the microphone stand
You're lookin paranoid
thinkin its all a ploy
We're fresh outta batteries
but we're still makin noise
Man, bury the hatchet
That shits in the past
You think you came up first
but you really came up last
Step up out the way
While I pick up your flow
Like Chuck D said
"Welcome to the Terrordome"
Stayin up late
Busted on a three eleven
Breakin all the rules
whats my rhyme here? SEVEN
Fuckin up Tony Hawks, Freestlyin
Trippin to the deftones, all the whilen'
Droppin names four minutes a milen'
Like Beastie Boys, we got the new style
Fuckin up Tony Hawks, Freestlyin
Trippin to the deftones, all the whilen'
Droppin names four minutes a milen'
Like Beastie Boys, we got the new style
Fuck it up X 4
"Alright bitch, you're goin down"
It's Split, comin atcha
Ravin and Flud causin a distasta
I open the door then I slam it shut
I'm sure why I'm that on this fuckin cut
But since I'm here, I'll tear it up
And keep all your muthafuckin mouths shut
Like bethesda, I'm a pastor
On sunday, in a pulpit, preachin to the culprit
With my words and my swerves
I'll teach you all how to rhyme a verse
And keep freestylin all the whylin
Fuck it up
Lyrics submitted by j o r d a n 2 0 0 4
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