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.
Now that we're one now
Softly whispers saving grace
6:19 as I awake
And stronger than last year
My eyes closed
Stars can see me
Stars will meet me on the ground
On the ground
Summer is gone (summer is gone)
and winter is never too far now
When my poor arms (my arms are aching)
Outstretched so long that
my bones are now breaking
But there you come with a smile that sends any man to his knees
And I feel I've begun now that we're one now
You graciously add to
I graciously add you to my heart
To my heart
Summer is gone (summer is gone)
and winter is never too far now
When my poor arms (my arms are aching)
Outstretched so long that
my bones are now breaking
But there you come with a smile that sends any man to his knees
And I feel I've begun now that we're one now
Softly whispers saving grace
6:19 as I awake
And stronger than last year
My eyes closed
Stars can see me
Stars will meet me on the ground
On the ground
Summer is gone (summer is gone)
and winter is never too far now
When my poor arms (my arms are aching)
Outstretched so long that
my bones are now breaking
But there you come with a smile that sends any man to his knees
And I feel I've begun now that we're one now
You graciously add to
I graciously add you to my heart
To my heart
Summer is gone (summer is gone)
and winter is never too far now
When my poor arms (my arms are aching)
Outstretched so long that
my bones are now breaking
But there you come with a smile that sends any man to his knees
And I feel I've begun now that we're one now
Lyrics submitted by BrandNew1208, edited by Snipe
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