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.
Pray for me Father for I know not what I do
I am the monster, yeah you must have read the news
Don't know how it started but I know just how it ends
Pray for me Father 'cause I'm running out of friends
I'm runnin' out of time forever
I know I'm someone that they won't remember
It's gonna be a lonely night
It's gonna be a long and lonely night
Tomorrow is my last goodbye
So I'll be holy for tonight
It's gonna be a lonely night
It's gonna be the longest of my life
I gotta tell a million lies
But I'll be holy for tonight
What will I think of when I speak my final words?
What will it feel like? And I wonder if it hurts
I've just got a mile and I can taste the kiss of death
What will I think of when I take my final breath?
I'm runnin' out of time forever
I know I'm someone that they won't remember
It's gonna be a lonely night
It's gonna be a long and lonely night
Tomorrow is my last goodbye
So I'll be holy for tonight
It's gonna be a lonely night
It's gonna be the longest of my life
I gotta tell a million lies
But I'll be holy for tonight
It's gonna be a lonely night
It's gonna be a long and lonely night
Tomorrow is my last goodbye
So I'll be holy for tonight
It's gonna be a lonely night
It's gonna be the longest of my life
I gotta tell a million lies
But I'll be holy for tonight
Alright
Alright
It's gonna be a lonely night (lonely night)
Tonight (lonely night)
It's gonna be a lonely night (lonely night)
Alright (yeah, yeah, yeah)
It's gonna be a lonely night
Alright
I am the monster, yeah you must have read the news
Don't know how it started but I know just how it ends
Pray for me Father 'cause I'm running out of friends
I'm runnin' out of time forever
I know I'm someone that they won't remember
It's gonna be a lonely night
It's gonna be a long and lonely night
Tomorrow is my last goodbye
So I'll be holy for tonight
It's gonna be a lonely night
It's gonna be the longest of my life
I gotta tell a million lies
But I'll be holy for tonight
What will I think of when I speak my final words?
What will it feel like? And I wonder if it hurts
I've just got a mile and I can taste the kiss of death
What will I think of when I take my final breath?
I'm runnin' out of time forever
I know I'm someone that they won't remember
It's gonna be a lonely night
It's gonna be a long and lonely night
Tomorrow is my last goodbye
So I'll be holy for tonight
It's gonna be a lonely night
It's gonna be the longest of my life
I gotta tell a million lies
But I'll be holy for tonight
It's gonna be a lonely night
It's gonna be a long and lonely night
Tomorrow is my last goodbye
So I'll be holy for tonight
It's gonna be a lonely night
It's gonna be the longest of my life
I gotta tell a million lies
But I'll be holy for tonight
Alright
Alright
It's gonna be a lonely night (lonely night)
Tonight (lonely night)
It's gonna be a lonely night (lonely night)
Alright (yeah, yeah, yeah)
It's gonna be a lonely night
Alright
Lyrics submitted by ChildOfAcid
Holy For Tonight Lyrics as written by Andrew Wotman Ali Tamposi
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
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