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.
If I was beautiful like you, oh the things I would do
Those not so blessed would be crying out murder and I'd just laugh and get away
With it too. like you do.
If I was beautiful like you, I would never be at fault
I'd walk in the rain between the raindrops, bringing traffic to a hault.
But that will never be, that will never ever be. 'cause I'm not beautiful like you.
I'm beautiful like me.
If I was beautiful like you, I'd be quick to assume. they'd do anything to
Please me why not. I see their reaction when you walk into the room.
CHORUS
If I was beautiful like you, I'd have so many friends all fighting for my time
To be next in line. so if I hurt one, I wouldn't have to make amends.
CHORUS
Those not so blessed would be crying out murder and I'd just laugh and get away
With it too. like you do.
If I was beautiful like you, I would never be at fault
I'd walk in the rain between the raindrops, bringing traffic to a hault.
But that will never be, that will never ever be. 'cause I'm not beautiful like you.
I'm beautiful like me.
If I was beautiful like you, I'd be quick to assume. they'd do anything to
Please me why not. I see their reaction when you walk into the room.
CHORUS
If I was beautiful like you, I'd have so many friends all fighting for my time
To be next in line. so if I hurt one, I wouldn't have to make amends.
CHORUS
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how has this song gotten no comments? its great i love joydrop
Should I Check 'em out?
this song makes me wanna scream it in some ditzy perfect stupid girls face
if you like pop, but i downloaded this a while ago when someone said it was good and i didn't like it so well, but i'm not into the pop scene.. -goes to click on the next newest comment-
wow like as soon as i put one comment everyone else did. yah u should check them out. jolee if u like this one then american dreamgirl is even better. THAT one makes me want to scream it in someones face
eh...I'm not such a fan of it.
It's a very good song for people to listen to if they have low self esteem.
last night a friend of mine confessed how much he likes me... as if i weren't feeling bad enough, he tells me to download this song. i didn't know he thought that about me, talk about an overnight identity crisis....
anyways, it's a great song... my favorite part is -
If I was beautiful like you I'd be quick to assume They'd do anything to please me, why not? I see their reaction when you walk into the room
i'll have to check out some of their other stuff. later kids!
I really like this song. It's a great release when you're feeling less than perfect. Her vocals are really nice. I'm not a huge fan of other stuff by them, but this song and Strawberry Marigold are both really good.
I discovered joydrop with this song...it's so powerful....