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.
Matt Bradley's got the broken teeth
He wears a jean jacket with a bullet in the sleeve
He's just another Southern boy who dreams of nights in NYC
And I sing along
I sing along
[Repeat: x2]
My tears don't matter much,
They don't matter much
Doug Deluca's voice could break a heart
I recorded every song
I used up three whole tapes, and put 'em in a box
To give away
To break a heart
[Repeat: x2]
My tears don't matter much,
They don't matter much
When the boys sing their songs
And the kids they sing along...
I'm just another Southern boy who dreams of nights in NYC
And I sing along
I sing along
Cory Branan's got an evil streak
And a way with words that'll bring you to your knees
Oh he can play the wildest shows and he can sing so sweet
I still sing along
[Repeat: x2]
My tears don't matter much,
They don't matter much
When the boys sing their songs
And the kids they sing along...
I'm just another Southern boy who dreams of nights in NYC
And I sing along
I still sing along
[Repeat: x6]
My tears don't matter much,
They don't matter much
He wears a jean jacket with a bullet in the sleeve
He's just another Southern boy who dreams of nights in NYC
And I sing along
I sing along
[Repeat: x2]
My tears don't matter much,
They don't matter much
Doug Deluca's voice could break a heart
I recorded every song
I used up three whole tapes, and put 'em in a box
To give away
To break a heart
[Repeat: x2]
My tears don't matter much,
They don't matter much
When the boys sing their songs
And the kids they sing along...
I'm just another Southern boy who dreams of nights in NYC
And I sing along
I sing along
Cory Branan's got an evil streak
And a way with words that'll bring you to your knees
Oh he can play the wildest shows and he can sing so sweet
I still sing along
[Repeat: x2]
My tears don't matter much,
They don't matter much
When the boys sing their songs
And the kids they sing along...
I'm just another Southern boy who dreams of nights in NYC
And I sing along
I still sing along
[Repeat: x6]
My tears don't matter much,
They don't matter much
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newwave1111, i'm a fan of wilco as well. wilco was a bit similar to lucero during their early days. check out the album AM for example, the genre is considered alt-country. when people ask me what lucero sounds like i usually say early wilco meets late replacements.
I love this song live, they do it so well... Lucero is probably my favorite band of all time <3
OHHHHHHHHH SHITE THIS SONG ROX
WHOOOOOOO! LUCERO!
DRIVE DOWN THE INTERSTATE AFTER NOT SLEEPING FOR 3 DAYS WITH 3 OTHER PEOPLE BELTING OUT THE CHORUS IS WH OOOOOO!!!! LUCERO!!!!!! WHOOOO!
I think this song is about ROCKING OUT WHOOOOO
but really, Matt Bradley, Doug Deluca, and Cory Branan are all musicians from around the memphis area.
i don't really know what this song is about. but then again i don't really care! it's just an awesome song! with some songs it annoys me if i don't get what it's about but this song it doesn't bother me because it's got the best chorus to sing along to, me and my best mate were going home on the bus the other day, plugged into my iPod singing the chorus at the top of our voices :P great fun
are fans of this band fans of wilco by any chance? Same genre or not? just wondering? I love this song cause of the upbeat feelinging it gives off. nice change of mood here, every other song breaks my heart
i listen to wilco too. i hear the similarity that you're talking about.
what album is this on