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.
The world is quiet,
Like there's no one around,
But I feel you beside me.
I know the secrets,
You keep locked away inside,
Don't understand, why you are fighting.
I know, she must be special,
This new girl by your side,
I seek for answers, when I look into your eyes,
[Chorus]
And he turns, so I can't, but I will be strong.
For once in your life, be a man,
Just tell me the words, 'cause I know
That you can,
Don't leave me with scars,
That no one can heal.
For once in your life, be a man.
You made me love you,
Love you right from the start.
You're controlling my heart, babe.
Don't pack your bags yet.
Give me time to say goodbye.
(Say goodbye)
Just don't leave me wounded.
No, I just hope you will regret the things you do
Come back to me,
'Cause our love is the real thing.
[Chorus]
I knew that I,
I fought to keep our love strong.
If you leave me now,
You come running back for more, babe.
And I hope for, and I wish for,
And I pray, that the words from your mouth can,
Eventually make you a man.
For once in your life,
Be a man.
When everything stops.
For a minute in your life,
I'll hope that,
For once in your life, be a man
Be a man.
Just tell me the words, 'cause I know that you can,
Don't leave me with scars,
That no one can heal.
For once in your life, be a man.
Be a man.
Tell me the words.
Once in your life.
Be a man.
Tell me the words.
Like there's no one around,
But I feel you beside me.
I know the secrets,
You keep locked away inside,
Don't understand, why you are fighting.
I know, she must be special,
This new girl by your side,
I seek for answers, when I look into your eyes,
[Chorus]
And he turns, so I can't, but I will be strong.
For once in your life, be a man,
Just tell me the words, 'cause I know
That you can,
Don't leave me with scars,
That no one can heal.
For once in your life, be a man.
You made me love you,
Love you right from the start.
You're controlling my heart, babe.
Don't pack your bags yet.
Give me time to say goodbye.
(Say goodbye)
Just don't leave me wounded.
No, I just hope you will regret the things you do
Come back to me,
'Cause our love is the real thing.
[Chorus]
I knew that I,
I fought to keep our love strong.
If you leave me now,
You come running back for more, babe.
And I hope for, and I wish for,
And I pray, that the words from your mouth can,
Eventually make you a man.
For once in your life,
Be a man.
When everything stops.
For a minute in your life,
I'll hope that,
For once in your life, be a man
Be a man.
Just tell me the words, 'cause I know that you can,
Don't leave me with scars,
That no one can heal.
For once in your life, be a man.
Be a man.
Tell me the words.
Once in your life.
Be a man.
Tell me the words.
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