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.
the FUTURE was invented back when you thought you were human
now it's only getting better every day that we forget
everything is a commercial. we advertise our memories
we leave our SHIT© on silver platters and THEN we buy whatever's left
(empty life? ? fine?)
It's every bastard for himself
the last century hasn't ended yet
bring us the head of the king
the last century hasn't ended yet
It's every bastard for himself
the last century hasn't ended yet
bring us the head of the king
the last century hasn't ended yet
the FUTURE was invented and you might be next
LIFE© is like Monopoly©; You are not Old, You are Obsolete
and you thought the last ten years were bad
now it's only getting better every day that we forget
everything is a commercial. we advertise our memories
we leave our SHIT© on silver platters and THEN we buy whatever's left
(empty life? ? fine?)
It's every bastard for himself
the last century hasn't ended yet
bring us the head of the king
the last century hasn't ended yet
It's every bastard for himself
the last century hasn't ended yet
bring us the head of the king
the last century hasn't ended yet
the FUTURE was invented and you might be next
LIFE© is like Monopoly©; You are not Old, You are Obsolete
and you thought the last ten years were bad
Lyrics submitted by daisie_bfa
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the lyrics of this song make a couple themes/meanings pretty obvious. I'm mostly just wondering why no one else has a left a comment praising this song yet. Oh well, goodie, i get to be the first! Go Unwound! I love you!
I'll second and explain that simply not enough folks know about/have heard Unwound. Great track.
I will third that and say that this song and band will always be relevant. Even if no one gives a shit.
I'll fourth that.
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