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.
Poor boy
Head against a pillow
Fast asleep
Poor girl
Head against a window
Lost in a dream
One day they will be as giants
Stronger than the sun
But that day ain't yet come
Wide world
Wide world of sorrow
Won't stand a chance
Wide world
Wide world of sorrow
Won't stand a chance
One day they will be as giants
Stronger than the sun
But that day ain't yet come
Head against a pillow
Fast asleep
Poor girl
Head against a window
Lost in a dream
One day they will be as giants
Stronger than the sun
But that day ain't yet come
Wide world
Wide world of sorrow
Won't stand a chance
Wide world
Wide world of sorrow
Won't stand a chance
One day they will be as giants
Stronger than the sun
But that day ain't yet come
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