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.
We were only 15
I let her go like paper air planes
How can I explain
That Im lost without you around
What If I never lost you
I wouldnt have to find you all over and over
(over and over)
Your the one that
(your the way)
Ive always wanted
(cant explain)
The one that I just cant live without
No one understands
The meaning of your eyes
And how I feel
Burning deep inside
What If I never lost you
I wouldnt have to find you all over and over
(over and over)
Your the one Ive, Ive always wanted
The one that I just cant live without
Get the fliers up
Have you seen the girl with my heart on her sweater
Get the fliers up
Have you seen the girl with my heart on her sweater
my heart on her sweater
Send her on my way
Send it here to stay
Sending light just like a star
Tell me where you are
Where you are
Sending light just like a star
When you come to me
Come today
Embrace me and break me
Embrace me and break me so go
Your lost without
Your lost without
Your lost and found
Your lost and found
Your my lost and found
I let her go like paper air planes
How can I explain
That Im lost without you around
What If I never lost you
I wouldnt have to find you all over and over
(over and over)
Your the one that
(your the way)
Ive always wanted
(cant explain)
The one that I just cant live without
No one understands
The meaning of your eyes
And how I feel
Burning deep inside
What If I never lost you
I wouldnt have to find you all over and over
(over and over)
Your the one Ive, Ive always wanted
The one that I just cant live without
Get the fliers up
Have you seen the girl with my heart on her sweater
Get the fliers up
Have you seen the girl with my heart on her sweater
my heart on her sweater
Send her on my way
Send it here to stay
Sending light just like a star
Tell me where you are
Where you are
Sending light just like a star
When you come to me
Come today
Embrace me and break me
Embrace me and break me so go
Your lost without
Your lost without
Your lost and found
Your lost and found
Your my lost and found
Lyrics submitted by emogreg
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emogreg, it was def. a good try man. I love all the songs by Taking Back Sunday. I seen them live with From autumn to ashes and Open Hand, both really good bands.
sXe forever!
the 'old singer' was antonio, not john, although john did backing vocals along with jesse lacey.. however, i'm pretty sure antonio only sang on TBS' first EP, the one this song was on. unlike most people, the EP is the only TBS album i actually like listening to.. 'summer stars' is way better than most of the stuff they released after adam became lead singer and john nolan + jesse lacey left the band; it's just really raw and i guess that's just what i favor. i don't think my opinion is worth much value though, i haven't really bothered listening to any of TBS' material other than Louder Now.
great song! and thats all i can say.....
word... this song is so tasty
i think the lyrics may be a little wrong, but i could be wrong....i love this song though still....
taking back sunday is absolutely awesome.
yes the lyrics are soo wrong.. it's "get the FLYERS up.. have you seen the girl with my heart on her sweater.." kids these days.
will someone post the real lyrics...this is a great song...i love this band
At least I gave it a shot, nothings stopping you from correcting this one. Stop your whining
this song is WONDERFUL. the raw emotion compelled is beautiful...he was stupid in letting her go, and now he's kicking himself. i love taking back sunday. great band.