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.
When you're starting to choke take some pills with your coke
It's inspirational
When your life is a mess light one more cigarette
It's so logical
Well it's something your mother can't abide
But it's something that I freely prescribe
Take yourself for a ride
It never felt so good
As the night that you and I played robin hood
Stealing from the backrooms of my mind
Remembering a time when we were five
A time I thought we'd left behind
When I'm starting to cry
Come and sit by my side
I will love you so
And when nightmares come
I will try to be fun, even though;
I'm so scared you know
Well it's something your mother can't abide
But it's something that I freely prescribe
Take yourself for a ride
It never felt so good
As the night that you and I played robin hood
Stealing from the backrooms of our minds
Stealing from a time when we were five
A time I thought we'd left behind
Stealing from the backrooms of our minds
Stealing from a time when we were five
A time I thought we'd left behind
When you're starting to choke take some pills with your coke
It's hysterical
It's inspirational
When your life is a mess light one more cigarette
It's so logical
Well it's something your mother can't abide
But it's something that I freely prescribe
Take yourself for a ride
It never felt so good
As the night that you and I played robin hood
Stealing from the backrooms of my mind
Remembering a time when we were five
A time I thought we'd left behind
When I'm starting to cry
Come and sit by my side
I will love you so
And when nightmares come
I will try to be fun, even though;
I'm so scared you know
Well it's something your mother can't abide
But it's something that I freely prescribe
Take yourself for a ride
It never felt so good
As the night that you and I played robin hood
Stealing from the backrooms of our minds
Stealing from a time when we were five
A time I thought we'd left behind
Stealing from the backrooms of our minds
Stealing from a time when we were five
A time I thought we'd left behind
When you're starting to choke take some pills with your coke
It's hysterical
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I think all the comments have been off the mark as far as this song goes. It certainly isnt about fondly remembering something nor is it about youth and it certainly isnt about chilling out and having a smoke if you're upset.
I think he references Robin Hood to say that he is stealing memories from a richer time in his life and giving them to his current poorer, less happier self. I think he is remembering someone he loves an incredible amount but can't be with.
He then suggests to drink and smoke to deal with the pain. Its not something your mother would ever tell you do to, so in other words, its not really the healthiest, most logical and sensible way to deal with things... but it lets out the emotions. He is a bit tongue in cheek about it by sarcastically saying it is inspirational and hysterical. Its not at all. I think the point here is that he is so upset about the effect the loss of this person had on his life that why not F your self up a bit to deal with it.
Pretty real and honest.