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.
And I would have walked behind
I would have walked beside you
I would have told you every lie
I would have done that for you
Open your eyes sometime
It's funny how I adore you
Gonna get every line just fine
I'll even sing it for you now
There was a time I felt
The morning sun rose up for you
I would have whispered in your ear
I would make coffee for you
I would have crossed that line
I could have drawn it for you
Tell me that everything is fine
Couldn't you do that for me now?
Because I'm a fan
From way back when you faltered
Waiting for your man
If you can remember
I was standing there with you
Wouldn't you say
That I've been an idiot for you?
I couldn't shake you if I tried
I light a candle for you
Somehow the time flies by
And I haven't done it for you
And I haven't solved a single thing
And I haven't done that for you now
Because I'm a fan
From way back when you faltered
Waiting for your man
If you can remember
I was standing there with you
Summer love moves fast
You get a little slower when the fall moves past
But you'll never find another love like my love
Winter slows the pace
Spring brings the summer back to your face
But you'll never find another love like my love
I'm getting along now that I found salvation
Not that I've found salvation
I open your eyes, salvation's now
I would have walked beside you
I would have told you every lie
I would have done that for you
Open your eyes sometime
It's funny how I adore you
Gonna get every line just fine
I'll even sing it for you now
There was a time I felt
The morning sun rose up for you
I would have whispered in your ear
I would make coffee for you
I would have crossed that line
I could have drawn it for you
Tell me that everything is fine
Couldn't you do that for me now?
Because I'm a fan
From way back when you faltered
Waiting for your man
If you can remember
I was standing there with you
Wouldn't you say
That I've been an idiot for you?
I couldn't shake you if I tried
I light a candle for you
Somehow the time flies by
And I haven't done it for you
And I haven't solved a single thing
And I haven't done that for you now
Because I'm a fan
From way back when you faltered
Waiting for your man
If you can remember
I was standing there with you
Summer love moves fast
You get a little slower when the fall moves past
But you'll never find another love like my love
Winter slows the pace
Spring brings the summer back to your face
But you'll never find another love like my love
I'm getting along now that I found salvation
Not that I've found salvation
I open your eyes, salvation's now
Lyrics submitted by BlueAndStarry
Closer to Mercury Lyrics as written by Ricky Brennan Brendan Harney
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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gonna have to agree, this is a good tune, very good tune