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'm starting to fashion an idea in my head
Where I would impress you
Where every single word I said
Would come out insightful or brave
Or smooth or charming
And you'd want to call me
And I would be there everytime you need me
I'd be there everytime
But for now I'll look so longingly
Waiting for you to want me, for you to need me
For you to notice me
I'm starting to fashion an idea in my head
Where I would impress you
Where every single word I said
Would come out insightful or brave
Or smooth or charming
And you'd want to call me
And I would be there everytime you need me
I'd be there everytime
But for now I'll look so longingly
Waiting for you to want me, for you to need me
For you to notice me
Where I would impress you
Where every single word I said
Would come out insightful or brave
Or smooth or charming
And you'd want to call me
And I would be there everytime you need me
I'd be there everytime
But for now I'll look so longingly
Waiting for you to want me, for you to need me
For you to notice me
I'm starting to fashion an idea in my head
Where I would impress you
Where every single word I said
Would come out insightful or brave
Or smooth or charming
And you'd want to call me
And I would be there everytime you need me
I'd be there everytime
But for now I'll look so longingly
Waiting for you to want me, for you to need me
For you to notice me
Lyrics submitted by staywhatyouare2
For You To Notice Lyrics as written by Christopher Andrew Carrabba
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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it trult amazes me how all of chris's writing somehow relates to my life. his eloquence is incredible and if im at a loss for words as to how im feeling, he has a way to write it. hes an amazing human being..i dont know how he does. but goddamn, is he good at it
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