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.
Back in the days when we first met
Those times we had I\'m never gonna forget.
Long summer nights and lazy days
We knew our love was not a passing phase.
Suntan lotion that familier smell.
I made you a necklace from a chain of shells.
The sand on my feet and the warm sea breeze.
A kind of romance that\'s hard to believe.
Our bodies together beneth the palms.
We had our first kiss I melted in your arms.
CHORUS:
I\'ll give you my love. An eternal love. From me to you. If you return.
A token of love. An eternal love from you to me. I\'ll give you my love.
When autumn leaves are on the ground.
We had long walks together with no-one around.
Long conversations. Alone in the park.
That carried on till way after dark.
Winters chill and icy streets, inside it\'s warm on Christmas eve.
The fire burning, our bodies yearning.
Round and round the wheels of love are turning.
CHORUS:
So promise me (Will you promise me?)
And I\'ll promise you An Eternal love.
The very first fragrance of spring is in the air.
And each and every moment we still love to share
Alone together. Just the two of us.
It was then I knew my heart belonged to you.
Mmmmmmm summers here.
CHORUS:
So promise me (Will you promise me?)
And I\'ll promise you An Eternal love.
Those times we had I\'m never gonna forget.
Long summer nights and lazy days
We knew our love was not a passing phase.
Suntan lotion that familier smell.
I made you a necklace from a chain of shells.
The sand on my feet and the warm sea breeze.
A kind of romance that\'s hard to believe.
Our bodies together beneth the palms.
We had our first kiss I melted in your arms.
CHORUS:
I\'ll give you my love. An eternal love. From me to you. If you return.
A token of love. An eternal love from you to me. I\'ll give you my love.
When autumn leaves are on the ground.
We had long walks together with no-one around.
Long conversations. Alone in the park.
That carried on till way after dark.
Winters chill and icy streets, inside it\'s warm on Christmas eve.
The fire burning, our bodies yearning.
Round and round the wheels of love are turning.
CHORUS:
So promise me (Will you promise me?)
And I\'ll promise you An Eternal love.
The very first fragrance of spring is in the air.
And each and every moment we still love to share
Alone together. Just the two of us.
It was then I knew my heart belonged to you.
Mmmmmmm summers here.
CHORUS:
So promise me (Will you promise me?)
And I\'ll promise you An Eternal love.
Lyrics submitted by evil-chemist
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