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.
What would You say
If I asked You not to go?
To forget everyone, forget everything
And start over with me
Would you take my hand and never let me go
Promise me you'll never let me go
And now the stars aren't out tonight
But neither are we to look up at them
Why does Hello feel like Goodbye?
And these memories can't replace
These wishes I wished and dreams I've chased
Take this broken heart and make it right
I feel like I've lost everything when You're gone Left remembering what it's like
To have you here with me
I thought you should know
You're not making this easy
I never thought I'd be the one to say
Please don't, well please don't leave me
I feel like I've lost everything when You're gone
Left remembering what it's like
To have you here with me
I thought you should know
You're not making this easy
You're not making this easy(easy, easy, easy)
Take my hand, and never let me go
Take my hand, and never let me go
Promise me...
You'll never let go
Never let me go
Never let me go
You'll never let me go
I feel like I've lost everything when You're gone
Left remembering what it's like
To have you here with me
I thought you should know
You're not making this easy(x5)
I'll fall asleep tonight, cause
That brings me closer to You
If I asked You not to go?
To forget everyone, forget everything
And start over with me
Would you take my hand and never let me go
Promise me you'll never let me go
And now the stars aren't out tonight
But neither are we to look up at them
Why does Hello feel like Goodbye?
And these memories can't replace
These wishes I wished and dreams I've chased
Take this broken heart and make it right
I feel like I've lost everything when You're gone Left remembering what it's like
To have you here with me
I thought you should know
You're not making this easy
I never thought I'd be the one to say
Please don't, well please don't leave me
I feel like I've lost everything when You're gone
Left remembering what it's like
To have you here with me
I thought you should know
You're not making this easy
You're not making this easy(easy, easy, easy)
Take my hand, and never let me go
Take my hand, and never let me go
Promise me...
You'll never let go
Never let me go
Never let me go
You'll never let me go
I feel like I've lost everything when You're gone
Left remembering what it's like
To have you here with me
I thought you should know
You're not making this easy(x5)
I'll fall asleep tonight, cause
That brings me closer to You
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