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.
Question marks in the dark
Making hard to start- always never knowing
Suddenly, I can see how the path lies for me,
It's time to get going
I perceive your concern and I try to relate
You say I should be staying
You resist and insist telling me to beware
Like you've already been there
CHORUS:
No matter what you say, I'm on my way
No matter what you say I'll do it anyway
I say to each his own when all's told- it is wrong not to recognize this
I'm aware of your advice I really do understand
I hear what you're saying
*CHORUS* ("I'm on my way" 3x, "I'll do it anyway" once)
No more misunderstanding
I won't be caught demanding
For your reassurance cause it has no consequence
*CHORUS* ("I'm on my way" 3x, "I'll do it anyway" once, "no matter what you say" until end)
Making hard to start- always never knowing
Suddenly, I can see how the path lies for me,
It's time to get going
I perceive your concern and I try to relate
You say I should be staying
You resist and insist telling me to beware
Like you've already been there
CHORUS:
No matter what you say, I'm on my way
No matter what you say I'll do it anyway
I say to each his own when all's told- it is wrong not to recognize this
I'm aware of your advice I really do understand
I hear what you're saying
*CHORUS* ("I'm on my way" 3x, "I'll do it anyway" once)
No more misunderstanding
I won't be caught demanding
For your reassurance cause it has no consequence
*CHORUS* ("I'm on my way" 3x, "I'll do it anyway" once, "no matter what you say" until end)
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