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.
This is the last time
That I will say these words
I remember the first time
The first of many lies
Sweep it into the corner
Or hide it under the bed
Say these things they go away
But they never do
Something I wasn't sure of
But I was in the middle of
Something I forget now
But I've seen too little of
The last time
You fall on me for anything you like
Your one last line
You fall on me for anything you like
And years make everything alright
You fall on me for anything you like
And I, no I don't mind
This is the last time
That I will show my face
One last tender lie and
Then I'm out of this place
So tread it into the carpet
Or hide it under the stairs
Just say that some things never die
Well I tried and I tried
Something I wasn't sure of
But I was in the middle of
Something I forget now
But I've seen too little of
The last time
You fall on me for anything you like
Your one last line
You fall on me for anything you like
And years make everything alright
You fall on me for anything you like
And I, no I don't mind
The last time
You fall on me for anything you like
Your one last line
You fall on me for anything you like
And years make everything alright
You fall on me for anything you like
And I, no I don't mind
That I will say these words
I remember the first time
The first of many lies
Sweep it into the corner
Or hide it under the bed
Say these things they go away
But they never do
Something I wasn't sure of
But I was in the middle of
Something I forget now
But I've seen too little of
The last time
You fall on me for anything you like
Your one last line
You fall on me for anything you like
And years make everything alright
You fall on me for anything you like
And I, no I don't mind
This is the last time
That I will show my face
One last tender lie and
Then I'm out of this place
So tread it into the carpet
Or hide it under the stairs
Just say that some things never die
Well I tried and I tried
Something I wasn't sure of
But I was in the middle of
Something I forget now
But I've seen too little of
The last time
You fall on me for anything you like
Your one last line
You fall on me for anything you like
And years make everything alright
You fall on me for anything you like
And I, no I don't mind
The last time
You fall on me for anything you like
Your one last line
You fall on me for anything you like
And years make everything alright
You fall on me for anything you like
And I, no I don't mind
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Anyhow, this probably sounds incredibly contrived... I've always wanted to put it out there, though.
Thanks for sharing. I wouldn't necessarily say that this song is a romantic one. I think Tim left it interpretive on purpose so that many of us can relate to the lyrics, because we all have different experiences. That's my favorite part about Keane. This song generally makes me think of the beauty of forgiveness and how hard it can be to forgive at times.
I think his saying "this is the last time" is him basically fooling himself, or trying to - he knows that he is weak and will give in again, and still be there next time she needs to fall on him. "years make everything right" implies that they've been together for so long that it doesn't bother him anymore, hence "no I don't mind".
It's strange though, because the lyrics to the verses are really dark, yet the melody is very perky and 'up'. Maybe he knows that the relationship is bad for him because all he does is support her, but he doesn't mind because he loves her.
from the 'he's lying' point of view: she let him get away with it all the time ('these things they'll go away, 'years make everything allright''), but now this is the last time he will have to lie cause he's going away from her ('one last tender lie and then i'm out of this place). 'Something I wasn't sure of but I was in the middle of' could be about him being in love with someone else, but i'm not sure.
So if it's 'the last time, you fall on me for anything you like', then why does he say 'and I know I don't mind' ? Great song, one of my favs again on the album.
Maybe he's being mildly sarcasic... oh of COURSE I don't mind... you can have ANYHING. but in the rest of the song he's being serious, saying 'no more after this.'
Agreed With the above, Great song, Just great.
I think the line "and i no i don't mind" is referring to the fact that he knows that the relationship is about to end ("the last time you fall on me for anything you like") but he's not sad about it, not because it was a bad relationship but because he still enjoyed it while it lasted. In fact, i get the sense that he would like to stay close with this person, but knows that that will take time ("and years make everything alright"). wonderful song.
yeha, i think it combines the fact that the relationship has been about beign there for each other 'you fall on me for everything you like' gives me the image that when she falls he catches her..like literally. The bit about 'this is the last time that i will show my face...etc' i think is sayign that she wants the relationship to end, not him, but he'll pretend that's nto how he feels, so as to make her feel better... and then when the chorus comes in i agree with the above point..that he will continue to be there for her in the future, no matter what. amazing song ... if u saw the glastonbury footage of this being performed..you'll see how maazingly it was done. :D
I like the way that the lyrics are dark, yet the music is upbeat - that's what works for the song. I just love it.
to me it seems his girlfriend has been lying to him for a long time (i can't really tell from the lyrics if he's been lying or his girlfriend). but the chorus could be about the last time he will let her get away with it. 'you fall on me for anything you like' and 'years make everything allright' could be she trying to make it up to him.