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.
I can see the light that’s beaming from your bright eyes,
and I wonder why such a beautiful thing like that cries,
is it all these good-byes or problems that always arise,
I will be here 4 u always to dry those bleeding eyes,
they bleed out the mixed feelings and emotions u seem 2 suffer,
so just close the eyes and shut out the light,
sometimes u lose the fight even though u fought with all your might,
as long as u know its the best that u could do,
don’t care what the others think cause this is all about you,
some reason u always cry,
don’t get down on yourself ,
or even wonder why it doesn't work,
world always seems against you,
but ill always be here by your side
I remember all the nights that we wasted,
and I wish I could have tasted,
the sweetness of your lips hardly pressed up against mine,
maybe we just need some time to see how we really feel,
but here I kneel and plead for your loving hand to grab mine,
I hope that u grab a hold cause I’m at the edge of this cliff,
and I’m slipping to my end,
I’m raising up my hand in hopes that it will find u,
but if it doesn't I’m gonna take one last look into those beaming bright eyes,
I wont wonder why or even wish to take it back cause my world I give to you,
some reason u always cry,
don’t get down on yourself,
or even wonder why it doesn't work,
world always seems against you,
but ill always be here by your side
and I wonder why such a beautiful thing like that cries,
is it all these good-byes or problems that always arise,
I will be here 4 u always to dry those bleeding eyes,
they bleed out the mixed feelings and emotions u seem 2 suffer,
so just close the eyes and shut out the light,
sometimes u lose the fight even though u fought with all your might,
as long as u know its the best that u could do,
don’t care what the others think cause this is all about you,
some reason u always cry,
don’t get down on yourself ,
or even wonder why it doesn't work,
world always seems against you,
but ill always be here by your side
I remember all the nights that we wasted,
and I wish I could have tasted,
the sweetness of your lips hardly pressed up against mine,
maybe we just need some time to see how we really feel,
but here I kneel and plead for your loving hand to grab mine,
I hope that u grab a hold cause I’m at the edge of this cliff,
and I’m slipping to my end,
I’m raising up my hand in hopes that it will find u,
but if it doesn't I’m gonna take one last look into those beaming bright eyes,
I wont wonder why or even wish to take it back cause my world I give to you,
some reason u always cry,
don’t get down on yourself,
or even wonder why it doesn't work,
world always seems against you,
but ill always be here by your side
Lyrics submitted by savesthedayfreak
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