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.
Well, the good times hide.
And so do I.
Out of my control
I dig a hole.
I'm gonna let the bad times roll.
I'm gonna let the bad times roll.
If that's all the time
that you've got.
Then, I'd rather not.
Waste my life on hold.
I'm gonna let the bad times roll.
I'm gonna let the bad times roll.
Just add water,
I'm disappointed.
Just like my father,
I missed the point.
I need someone,
not infection.
Just add water,
I'm disappointed.
The good times hide.
So will I.
Watch the world roll by.
From my hole.
I'm gonna let the bad times roll.
I'm gonna let the bad times roll.
And so do I.
Out of my control
I dig a hole.
I'm gonna let the bad times roll.
I'm gonna let the bad times roll.
If that's all the time
that you've got.
Then, I'd rather not.
Waste my life on hold.
I'm gonna let the bad times roll.
I'm gonna let the bad times roll.
Just add water,
I'm disappointed.
Just like my father,
I missed the point.
I need someone,
not infection.
Just add water,
I'm disappointed.
The good times hide.
So will I.
Watch the world roll by.
From my hole.
I'm gonna let the bad times roll.
I'm gonna let the bad times roll.
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