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.
Don't leave me without saying goodbye
Without saying goodbye
You and I, cold February night
It's been a half an hour
Taking sweet time saying our goodbyes
One minute more, go!!
The best day of my life is all thanks to you
Precious remembrance saved for rainy days on February
Few scenes from my life where moments mean more to me
Than our fine nights,
I remember like yesterday, the time of my life
Please don't leave me without saying goodbye
Without saying goodbye
Please don't leave me without saying goodbye
Without saying goodbye
Lets travel back in time
Two-twelve-ninety nine at the stroke of midnight
Holding you tight, your body and mine, in February
Few scenes from my life where moments mean more to me
Than our fine nights,
I remember like yesterday, the time of my life
Please don't leave me without saying goodbye
Without saying goodbye
Please don't leave me without saying goodbye
Without saying goodbye
Please don't leave me without saying goodbye
Without saying goodbye
Please don't leave me without saying goodbye
Without saying goodbye
Lets travel back in time
Without saying goodbye
You and I, cold February night
It's been a half an hour
Taking sweet time saying our goodbyes
One minute more, go!!
The best day of my life is all thanks to you
Precious remembrance saved for rainy days on February
Few scenes from my life where moments mean more to me
Than our fine nights,
I remember like yesterday, the time of my life
Please don't leave me without saying goodbye
Without saying goodbye
Please don't leave me without saying goodbye
Without saying goodbye
Lets travel back in time
Two-twelve-ninety nine at the stroke of midnight
Holding you tight, your body and mine, in February
Few scenes from my life where moments mean more to me
Than our fine nights,
I remember like yesterday, the time of my life
Please don't leave me without saying goodbye
Without saying goodbye
Please don't leave me without saying goodbye
Without saying goodbye
Please don't leave me without saying goodbye
Without saying goodbye
Please don't leave me without saying goodbye
Without saying goodbye
Lets travel back in time
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