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.
Staring at the reflection of what should be
Our fingers barely linked, a bond that seems broken
Your head against the window thinking god knows what
The sound of the rain crashing down on the car
Is all that I hear
The pointless song on the radio is nothing
And neither are what the happy couple in the front seat say
The only sound I want to hear is what escapes your lips
I try to slide over but you move further down
Deep down I know I'm the last person on earth you want to sit next to
I sing the song coming through the speakers to myself, even though I hate it
Your head is against the window
Breath fogging the glass of clarity
Of what used to be you and I
It's all made up
It's all been done
Haven't I been in this seat before?
I shouldn't care
Take my hand out of your hair
I shouldn't want to fix this
But I do
What could bring me closer to you?
Your head against the window thinking god knows what
When we hit a speed bump I quickly edge over
But again you retreat
Do I deserve this?
I think not but I tend to be wrong
Your hands never seemed so tempting
My pinky is still grasping for dear life
You're trying to let go but you know I won't let you
What could make this better?
Your head is against the window
Breath fogging the glass of clarity
Of what used to be you and I
You are my life you are my love, I should never let you go. I'd climb atop a thousand mountains, just for the chance to get a glimspse of the shine of your eyes. You are true beauty, I must confess, I've fallen for you. Lets end this now, with a kiss, a kiss that you should not dismiss, lean my way and hold my hand... we cannot miss what should be done... with this kiss I hope to make you shout... so come a little closer baby and lets make out.
Our fingers barely linked, a bond that seems broken
Your head against the window thinking god knows what
The sound of the rain crashing down on the car
Is all that I hear
The pointless song on the radio is nothing
And neither are what the happy couple in the front seat say
The only sound I want to hear is what escapes your lips
I try to slide over but you move further down
Deep down I know I'm the last person on earth you want to sit next to
I sing the song coming through the speakers to myself, even though I hate it
Your head is against the window
Breath fogging the glass of clarity
Of what used to be you and I
It's all made up
It's all been done
Haven't I been in this seat before?
I shouldn't care
Take my hand out of your hair
I shouldn't want to fix this
But I do
What could bring me closer to you?
Your head against the window thinking god knows what
When we hit a speed bump I quickly edge over
But again you retreat
Do I deserve this?
I think not but I tend to be wrong
Your hands never seemed so tempting
My pinky is still grasping for dear life
You're trying to let go but you know I won't let you
What could make this better?
Your head is against the window
Breath fogging the glass of clarity
Of what used to be you and I
You are my life you are my love, I should never let you go. I'd climb atop a thousand mountains, just for the chance to get a glimspse of the shine of your eyes. You are true beauty, I must confess, I've fallen for you. Lets end this now, with a kiss, a kiss that you should not dismiss, lean my way and hold my hand... we cannot miss what should be done... with this kiss I hope to make you shout... so come a little closer baby and lets make out.
Lyrics submitted by walkingonawire
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