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.
Time goes by, I just try
To hold my head up high
People try to deny
Classify, or just hide
The feelings, what's inside
Broken hearts, and hard times
Don't let life break you down this time
I'm sitting here, crying here
You're alone and dying
There waiting for bad news
Like walking on broken glass
No answers for what was asked
You're all alone
'Cause you know that I'd
Give my life for you
Time can be nothing but our enemy
Don't give up just hold on
Is the pain just too strong
To hold on
Sometimes we're wrong when
We think we're right
Tonight will be the night
You'll break free from this fight
Don't let life break you down this time
I'm sitting here, crying here
You're alone and dying
There waiting for bad news
Like walking on broken glass
No answers for what was asked
You're all alone.
'Cause you know that I'd
Give my life for you
Time can be nothing but our enemy
I die inside from all I feel
Does it have to be this way?
Memories of yesterday
When it all just slips away
I give up everything I had to
Keep you one more day
I know that it's not right
Why do we feel this way?
Why do I feel this way?
I'm sitting here, crying here
You're alone and dying
There waiting for bad news
Like walking on broken glass
No answers for what was asked
You're all alone
'Cause you know that I'd
Give my life for you
Time can be nothing but our enemy
To hold my head up high
People try to deny
Classify, or just hide
The feelings, what's inside
Broken hearts, and hard times
Don't let life break you down this time
I'm sitting here, crying here
You're alone and dying
There waiting for bad news
Like walking on broken glass
No answers for what was asked
You're all alone
'Cause you know that I'd
Give my life for you
Time can be nothing but our enemy
Don't give up just hold on
Is the pain just too strong
To hold on
Sometimes we're wrong when
We think we're right
Tonight will be the night
You'll break free from this fight
Don't let life break you down this time
I'm sitting here, crying here
You're alone and dying
There waiting for bad news
Like walking on broken glass
No answers for what was asked
You're all alone.
'Cause you know that I'd
Give my life for you
Time can be nothing but our enemy
I die inside from all I feel
Does it have to be this way?
Memories of yesterday
When it all just slips away
I give up everything I had to
Keep you one more day
I know that it's not right
Why do we feel this way?
Why do I feel this way?
I'm sitting here, crying here
You're alone and dying
There waiting for bad news
Like walking on broken glass
No answers for what was asked
You're all alone
'Cause you know that I'd
Give my life for you
Time can be nothing but our enemy
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