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.
I can hear you talking
We're doing all the walking
I'm stuck here in the middle
At war with good and evil
I can hear you talking
I'm doing all the walking now
What strange your advice will
Believing you can fly
Rhythm of mind
Don't want to spend my time being afraid of dying
I really want to do good
I drown in a world of pity and sorrow
Been immersed within the light
What was I looking to find
Run alone to the sea
I want love if love wants me
I want god if god wants me
I just can't hold on to what I believe
We're doing all the walking
I'm stuck here in the middle
At war with good and evil
I can hear you talking
I'm doing all the walking now
What strange your advice will
Believing you can fly
Rhythm of mind
Don't want to spend my time being afraid of dying
I really want to do good
I drown in a world of pity and sorrow
Been immersed within the light
What was I looking to find
Run alone to the sea
I want love if love wants me
I want god if god wants me
I just can't hold on to what I believe
Lyrics submitted by Cherub Rock
Uncle Mountain Lyrics as written by William Goldsmith Jeremy Enigk
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
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