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.
Scared of it
Scared of it
Scared of it
Scared of it
And I'm scared of, the police
I'm scared of violence
I'm scared of handcuffs
And trungeons
I'm just too scared
So pack your bags
We're going home
This place is starting to stink
I was standing around, for far too long
My feet are starting to sink in
I'm scared of conmen
A statue, a monolith
I'm not changing, ever
It's not healthy
And I'm just
Scared of it
Scared of it
Scared of it
Scared of it
Scared of it
Scared of it
Scared of it
Scared of it
Wasting away
Straight ahead and say
Scared of it
Scared of it
Scared of it
Scared of it
Scared of it
(Scared of it)
Scared of it
(Scared of it)
Scared of it
(Scared of it)
Scared of it
(Scared of it)
Scared of it
(Scared of it)
Scared of it
(Scared of it)
Scared of it
(Scared of it)
Scared of it
(Scared of it)
Scared of it
(Scared of it)
Scared of it
(Scared of it)
Scared of it
(Scared of it)
Go!
And I'm scared of the police
I'm scared of violence
I'm scared of handcuffs
And trungeons
And I am...
I'm scared of your anger
And I don't know what causes it
And you know that it hurts me
But I like you.
Scared of it
Scared of it
Scared of it
And I'm scared of, the police
I'm scared of violence
I'm scared of handcuffs
And trungeons
I'm just too scared
So pack your bags
We're going home
This place is starting to stink
I was standing around, for far too long
My feet are starting to sink in
I'm scared of conmen
A statue, a monolith
I'm not changing, ever
It's not healthy
And I'm just
Scared of it
Scared of it
Scared of it
Scared of it
Scared of it
Scared of it
Scared of it
Scared of it
Wasting away
Straight ahead and say
Scared of it
Scared of it
Scared of it
Scared of it
Scared of it
(Scared of it)
Scared of it
(Scared of it)
Scared of it
(Scared of it)
Scared of it
(Scared of it)
Scared of it
(Scared of it)
Scared of it
(Scared of it)
Scared of it
(Scared of it)
Scared of it
(Scared of it)
Scared of it
(Scared of it)
Scared of it
(Scared of it)
Scared of it
(Scared of it)
Go!
And I'm scared of the police
I'm scared of violence
I'm scared of handcuffs
And trungeons
And I am...
I'm scared of your anger
And I don't know what causes it
And you know that it hurts me
But I like you.
Lyrics submitted by JulianCasablancas
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