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.
When you're one of the few,
To land on your feet.
What do you do to make ends meet?
(Teach)
Make 'em mad
Make 'em sad
Make 'em add two and two
Make 'em me
Make 'em you
Make 'em do what you want them to
Make 'em laugh
Make 'em cry
Make 'em lay down and die
To land on your feet.
What do you do to make ends meet?
(Teach)
Make 'em mad
Make 'em sad
Make 'em add two and two
Make 'em me
Make 'em you
Make 'em do what you want them to
Make 'em laugh
Make 'em cry
Make 'em lay down and die
Lyrics submitted by Demau Senae, edited by Mellow_Harsher
One of the Few Lyrics as written by Roger Waters
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It makes sense, but where did you hear/read that?
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thanks inpraiseofolly i can't believe i have never clocked the 'teach' in the background. But look at the not know john page I'm about to diss you ;-)
thanks inpraiseofolly i can't believe i have never clocked the 'teach' in the background. But look at the not know john page I'm about to diss you ;-)
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" When you're one of the few to land on your feet what do you do to make ends meet? "
it is introduced himself here and whispering say "teach" To tell a secret for the Treatment.
" make 'em me, make 'em you, make 'em do what you want them to make 'em laugh, make 'em cry, make 'em lay down and die "
and goes..