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.
All the love you've given me
So special seems to be no limit
I'll do anything
There's no boundries to how we can grow
How can I let you know
Girl, let me sit and think, oh
[Chorus:]
Why does the wind blow
Why does the sun shine
Why does the rain fall down on my face
Why does the earth spin
Why do the waters reach the shore
And tell me, tell me why
Why do I love you like I do
Oh, in the past
You were there when I was down
My friends could not be found
Your touch kept me so strong
But our love didn't fade away
Instead it sails inside the sky
That's why I must ask why
I must ask why
[Chorus]
I ask myself the question time and time again
(Baby I love you)
Baby I love you
(Yes I do)
Why did you have to hurt me
And leave me all alone
(Baby I love you)
Oh, baby I love you
Now I'm all alone when I need your love
[Repeat Chorus]
So special seems to be no limit
I'll do anything
There's no boundries to how we can grow
How can I let you know
Girl, let me sit and think, oh
[Chorus:]
Why does the wind blow
Why does the sun shine
Why does the rain fall down on my face
Why does the earth spin
Why do the waters reach the shore
And tell me, tell me why
Why do I love you like I do
Oh, in the past
You were there when I was down
My friends could not be found
Your touch kept me so strong
But our love didn't fade away
Instead it sails inside the sky
That's why I must ask why
I must ask why
[Chorus]
I ask myself the question time and time again
(Baby I love you)
Baby I love you
(Yes I do)
Why did you have to hurt me
And leave me all alone
(Baby I love you)
Oh, baby I love you
Now I'm all alone when I need your love
[Repeat Chorus]
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