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.
Breaking new light
Leaving this behind
I'll carry your chains the last time
I'd love this to wash away
And now it rings out in my veins
Chartreuse crying for chin
I'll cast aside my tears
And take my wings, my wings
Run, run, run
I was hoping for more than a kiss goodnight
Maybe I'll see you cry a single sparkling tear
Drowning your eyes, drowning your eyes
And I've shed many in this bed
And this is the last night, this is the last night
Onward, onward, onward
Onward a new light
So I'll try to catch a glimpse of what could've been
In this dark, dusty night
Sit here, wishing I'd give it a rest and take this back
To all those moments
Break ground, break flesh
Tears all are ??
I wish I never had to miss this
Onward, onward
Onward a new light
Leaving this behind
I'll carry your chains the last time
I'd love this to wash away
And now it rings out in my veins
Chartreuse crying for chin
I'll cast aside my tears
And take my wings, my wings
Run, run, run
I was hoping for more than a kiss goodnight
Maybe I'll see you cry a single sparkling tear
Drowning your eyes, drowning your eyes
And I've shed many in this bed
And this is the last night, this is the last night
Onward, onward, onward
Onward a new light
So I'll try to catch a glimpse of what could've been
In this dark, dusty night
Sit here, wishing I'd give it a rest and take this back
To all those moments
Break ground, break flesh
Tears all are ??
I wish I never had to miss this
Onward, onward
Onward a new light
Lyrics submitted by rjbucs28
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=) these guys are amazing.. no one can write lyrics like Nick.. and they're awesome live. Great Great band...
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