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.
close your eyes, you're beautiful when you're sleeping
tonight may all your dreams come true
it's so nice to hold you while you're sleeping
when i'm sleeping next to you
what we got is something special
what we are is a perfect match
3,000 miles could never come between us
no matter what we do it's always you and me...
it's always me and you
i know sometimes it's lonely while you're sleeping
well it's lonely for me too
it's all right just know that while you're sleeping
that i'm dreaming of you
we always have the stars to wish upon from where i'm at
and where you are
goodnight...
tonight may all your dreams come true
it's so nice to hold you while you're sleeping
when i'm sleeping next to you
what we got is something special
what we are is a perfect match
3,000 miles could never come between us
no matter what we do it's always you and me...
it's always me and you
i know sometimes it's lonely while you're sleeping
well it's lonely for me too
it's all right just know that while you're sleeping
that i'm dreaming of you
we always have the stars to wish upon from where i'm at
and where you are
goodnight...
Lyrics submitted by cprompt
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this is one of the sweetest songs ever...hehe i'm such a hopeless romantic
I thought this song was by The Juliana Theory?
ruh. people aren't often very bright, especially on mp3 things like napster. they get the juliana theory mixed up with a lot of different bands, not just Dawson high.
but it is a good song. sniffle it used to remind me of a b/f...then we broke up...so it really doesn't have the same effect on me anymore. damn him, he killed this song for me. lol
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