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.
Arriving in at work behind
Speed up the assembly line
Don't force units together
Follow the instruction sign
This isn't happening a fourth time
Work the parts responsibly
Piece them biologically
Release them incomplete
Barely will they think or breath
This isn't happening a fifth time
This blood is flowing through a warped mind
See what's inside all the things you will find
Can you see yourself doing that?
When you're out on the move seeking something to prove
Can you see yourself doing that?
You were in their design
Just thrown into a mind
And the world becomes a path
Homicidal divide
Manufacturer's pride
In the wake of aftermath
Compatible reality
Forming separate entities
Dead heads and holy water
We instill the wants and needs
Work with the team to meet the deadline
Modern man cannot survive
Drowning in formaldehyde
Inhuman creation station
That's where we control your lives
And it's been happening since the dawn of time
This blood's still flowing through a warped mind
See what's inside all the things you will find
Can you see yourself doing that?
When you're out on the move seeking something to prove
Can you see yourself doing that?
You were in their design
Just thrown into a mind
And the world becomes a path
Homicidal divide
Manufacturer's pride
In the wake of aftermath
Speed up the assembly line
Don't force units together
Follow the instruction sign
This isn't happening a fourth time
Work the parts responsibly
Piece them biologically
Release them incomplete
Barely will they think or breath
This isn't happening a fifth time
This blood is flowing through a warped mind
See what's inside all the things you will find
Can you see yourself doing that?
When you're out on the move seeking something to prove
Can you see yourself doing that?
You were in their design
Just thrown into a mind
And the world becomes a path
Homicidal divide
Manufacturer's pride
In the wake of aftermath
Compatible reality
Forming separate entities
Dead heads and holy water
We instill the wants and needs
Work with the team to meet the deadline
Modern man cannot survive
Drowning in formaldehyde
Inhuman creation station
That's where we control your lives
And it's been happening since the dawn of time
This blood's still flowing through a warped mind
See what's inside all the things you will find
Can you see yourself doing that?
When you're out on the move seeking something to prove
Can you see yourself doing that?
You were in their design
Just thrown into a mind
And the world becomes a path
Homicidal divide
Manufacturer's pride
In the wake of aftermath
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this song kicks ars!!!!! :)
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^ no, i have to skip that part EVERTIME i watch cky3....or hide behind a pillow lol
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It's nice to see straight up rock like these guys do.
Definately check out the video for this song on the IDR DVD... its really awesome, thats all I'll say.