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.
Don't believe in rights
There is no such thing
Tearing up the garbage
With pain and suffering
Breaking rules is your desire
You got no sympathy
I'll put you in a wheelchair
That's your penalty
Nothing is secure
Nowhere is safe
Once you cross the line
I will break your spine
The crippler
Broadcast violence
The crippler
Prime time gladiator
The crippler
Bloodsport champion
The crippler
He will take you down
Shattering your kneecaps
The crowd begins to roar
They want more violence
This is a bloody war
Nothing is secure
Nowhere is safe
Once you cross the line
I will break your spine
The crippler
Broadcast violence
The crippler
Prime time gladiator
The crippler
Bloodsport champion
The crippler
He will take you down
Mutilated bodies
Crying out in vain
I will get the trophies
They will not regain
Once you cross the line
I will break your spine
The crippler
Broadcast violence
The crippler
Prime time gladiator
The crippler
Bloodsport champion
The crippler
He will take you down
Adrenaline is pumping
Better you than me
I'm gonna make you bleed
I like brutality
The crippler
Broadcast violence
The crippler
Prime time gladiator
The crippler
Bloodsport champion
The crippler
He will take you down
The crippler
Kicks to the genital
The crippler
Bigfoot in your face
The crippler
Pulling off your fingernails
The crippler
There is no better place
There is no such thing
Tearing up the garbage
With pain and suffering
Breaking rules is your desire
You got no sympathy
I'll put you in a wheelchair
That's your penalty
Nothing is secure
Nowhere is safe
Once you cross the line
I will break your spine
The crippler
Broadcast violence
The crippler
Prime time gladiator
The crippler
Bloodsport champion
The crippler
He will take you down
Shattering your kneecaps
The crowd begins to roar
They want more violence
This is a bloody war
Nothing is secure
Nowhere is safe
Once you cross the line
I will break your spine
The crippler
Broadcast violence
The crippler
Prime time gladiator
The crippler
Bloodsport champion
The crippler
He will take you down
Mutilated bodies
Crying out in vain
I will get the trophies
They will not regain
Once you cross the line
I will break your spine
The crippler
Broadcast violence
The crippler
Prime time gladiator
The crippler
Bloodsport champion
The crippler
He will take you down
Adrenaline is pumping
Better you than me
I'm gonna make you bleed
I like brutality
The crippler
Broadcast violence
The crippler
Prime time gladiator
The crippler
Bloodsport champion
The crippler
He will take you down
The crippler
Kicks to the genital
The crippler
Bigfoot in your face
The crippler
Pulling off your fingernails
The crippler
There is no better place
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