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.
daddy i just want to let you know
whatever happens i wont let go
ill hold you hand
right till the end
and this i promise, ok?
IT WAS YOUR HANDS THAT GOT ME THROUGH
HOLDING YOUR HANDS SO THAT YOU KNEW
YOU ARE LOVED AND YOU ARE SAFE
NOTHING ELSE WILL HAPPEN
CUZ DADDY I LOVE YOU
you scared the hell out of me
me and momma, too
daddy im so sorry
i didnt know what to do
but i wand you to know (chorus)
momma didnt remember anything
i had to tell them for her
daddy i was so scared
they took you away
i never cried so hard (chorus)
daddy you looked so sick
in that small hospital bed
you opened your eyes - looked at me
but not a word was said
you just need to remember (chorus)
they acted like they didnt care
doctors nurses everywhere
you should have been their priority
all their tests - when would they be done
this is my promise to you (chorus)
i remember holding your hand
and later looking at my own
and i rememeber thinking
"these remind me of daddys hands"
but please dont forget (chorus 2x)
daddy i miss you
when you coming home?
those hands
familiar hands, daddy (chorus)
i love you daddy
whatever happens i wont let go
ill hold you hand
right till the end
and this i promise, ok?
IT WAS YOUR HANDS THAT GOT ME THROUGH
HOLDING YOUR HANDS SO THAT YOU KNEW
YOU ARE LOVED AND YOU ARE SAFE
NOTHING ELSE WILL HAPPEN
CUZ DADDY I LOVE YOU
you scared the hell out of me
me and momma, too
daddy im so sorry
i didnt know what to do
but i wand you to know (chorus)
momma didnt remember anything
i had to tell them for her
daddy i was so scared
they took you away
i never cried so hard (chorus)
daddy you looked so sick
in that small hospital bed
you opened your eyes - looked at me
but not a word was said
you just need to remember (chorus)
they acted like they didnt care
doctors nurses everywhere
you should have been their priority
all their tests - when would they be done
this is my promise to you (chorus)
i remember holding your hand
and later looking at my own
and i rememeber thinking
"these remind me of daddys hands"
but please dont forget (chorus 2x)
daddy i miss you
when you coming home?
those hands
familiar hands, daddy (chorus)
i love you daddy
Lyrics submitted by kittieluver3
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