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.
I haven't been quite the same
So sure the story of my life would never change
In a bright eyed way
Rinsed out the soap in my eyes and wrote a song that I'm about to sing
It's about a girl that I hardly even know
It's not another love song
Just a list of things that I should know
Ever man should know thatâ?¦
[Chorus]
One: You've got to take it kind of slowly
Two: You've got to hurry up and make your move
Three: You've got to tell her that she's pretty
Four: You've got to be the perfect gentleman
When you shake the walls, you've got to make â??em bend
Yeah you've got to show her that she's pretty
She's so pretty
You've the balance beam
And I keep falling all around this fairy tale.
We took a walk in the rain
My suggestion, she requested
The park nearby to cast the shade
Stay cool but I'm giddy like a schoolboy
You've got to handle with care this is not a toy
Gradually we touched
Though our clothes were wet
We sat and smiled
I never thought I'd smile so much
The first kiss always says the most
[Chorus]
Every man should know that
[Chorus]
OO this fairy tale OO this fairy tale
Some kind of fairy tale. Some kind of fairy tale.
Every man should know that.
So sure the story of my life would never change
In a bright eyed way
Rinsed out the soap in my eyes and wrote a song that I'm about to sing
It's about a girl that I hardly even know
It's not another love song
Just a list of things that I should know
Ever man should know thatâ?¦
[Chorus]
One: You've got to take it kind of slowly
Two: You've got to hurry up and make your move
Three: You've got to tell her that she's pretty
Four: You've got to be the perfect gentleman
When you shake the walls, you've got to make â??em bend
Yeah you've got to show her that she's pretty
She's so pretty
You've the balance beam
And I keep falling all around this fairy tale.
We took a walk in the rain
My suggestion, she requested
The park nearby to cast the shade
Stay cool but I'm giddy like a schoolboy
You've got to handle with care this is not a toy
Gradually we touched
Though our clothes were wet
We sat and smiled
I never thought I'd smile so much
The first kiss always says the most
[Chorus]
Every man should know that
[Chorus]
OO this fairy tale OO this fairy tale
Some kind of fairy tale. Some kind of fairy tale.
Every man should know that.
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Actually.. The correct title of this song was "Fairy tale" The other version is called "Balance Beam" Just letting you know :-)
You are definitely wrong on that. It is definitely called "Balance Beam" and not "Fairy Tale". The other version is just the same song sung live which is something a lot of artists do. They sing the live version a little bit different. These lyrics are for the "Balance Beam" in the CD "Consent to Treatment". The live version was recorded during his live performance of "Argue With a Tree". That was made into a DVD which he sang a bunch of different songs. That includes "Sound of Pulling Heaven Down" which he only sang a small portion. That doesn't mean that it should be a whole new song with a whole new name.<br /> So both are called "Balance Beam". The other one is just live.<br /> Just letting you know.
These aren't the lyrics from Consent To Treatment...
I love this song. It's so catchy.
i don't think those lyrics are i right! i coulda sworn that 3 is "ya gotta tell her that she's pretty"...but whatever...its a cute song anyway.
There are two different versions of the song. The one listed above, and the one with the lyrics you are thinking of.
oh! okay now that makes more sense. thanks!
i saw these guys on friday at Fitzgeralds. They're awesome. This is one of my favorite songs. Ya, they played the other version, which i think is better, but it's all good
i might see blue october at the pre edge fest saturday. right now, calling you is the only song that gets any airplay, but i've heard a lot more. this song is actually kinda good.
This is such a cute song. I love it. And the tune and rhythem is great. Makes me wanna dance.
I thought it was "it's about a girl that I hardly even know so this is not another love song, just a list of things that I should know and everyone should know"
their 2 versions to it and in the other one he sais what you wrote