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.
Verse:
I’ve got a secret to spill right now
It may not be a surprise to you
It’s been a long time coming
But I don’t recognize you
You tell me I’ve changed but you never used to tell me that
Maybe you’re just so wasted that you can’t see the fact
Chorus:
Who do you see?
In that mirror starring back
You used to be
Everything that I lacked
I can’t believe that everything we’ve been through
Has turned into what it is
I’m still me, but what are you?
You’re the result of all those fucked up choices
Verse:
It’s just a simple disaster plan
And you’ll act tough in front of your friends
But I know what goes on when they’re gone
You’re gonna die when it ends
You tell me I’m not the same but you never used to make me cry
And I can’t explain how I feel cuz I know you’ll just role your eyes
Chorus
Verse:
You think they’re gonna be there for you
When the shit collides with the fan
And when everyone’s deserted you
You’ll remember I’m on the other hand
We used to hug we used to play
You always smiled in the same way
But now I wish the red hair on top of your head
Was a fire burning like the words you said
Chorus
Chorus
I’ve got a secret to spill right now
It may not be a surprise to you
It’s been a long time coming
But I don’t recognize you
You tell me I’ve changed but you never used to tell me that
Maybe you’re just so wasted that you can’t see the fact
Chorus:
Who do you see?
In that mirror starring back
You used to be
Everything that I lacked
I can’t believe that everything we’ve been through
Has turned into what it is
I’m still me, but what are you?
You’re the result of all those fucked up choices
Verse:
It’s just a simple disaster plan
And you’ll act tough in front of your friends
But I know what goes on when they’re gone
You’re gonna die when it ends
You tell me I’m not the same but you never used to make me cry
And I can’t explain how I feel cuz I know you’ll just role your eyes
Chorus
Verse:
You think they’re gonna be there for you
When the shit collides with the fan
And when everyone’s deserted you
You’ll remember I’m on the other hand
We used to hug we used to play
You always smiled in the same way
But now I wish the red hair on top of your head
Was a fire burning like the words you said
Chorus
Chorus
Lyrics submitted by BigD4u2nv70
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