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.
So here we are
Back to the start again
Trying hard to wait till morning
Hey rise and shine
And open up your eyes
To give this world some color
Shine on diamond eyes
Separate the space
Between love and lies
And as days go by, the memories remain
I'll wait for you
And as days go by, the memories remain
I won't let go
These days remain the same
Pictures fade away
Please don't ever change
Please don't change your mind
No matter what they say
I'll always wait
And as days go by, the memories remain
I'll wait for you
And as days go by, the memories remain
I won't let go
These days remain the same
Pictures fade away
I hope you never fade
As you drip through my veins
Shine on, shine on diamond eyes
Shine on, shine on diamond eyes
Shine on, shine on diamond eyes
And as days go by, the memories remain
I'll wait for you
As days go by I swear I'll try
(i'll wait for you) until I die, anything for you
[to fade]
Back to the start again
Trying hard to wait till morning
Hey rise and shine
And open up your eyes
To give this world some color
Shine on diamond eyes
Separate the space
Between love and lies
And as days go by, the memories remain
I'll wait for you
And as days go by, the memories remain
I won't let go
These days remain the same
Pictures fade away
Please don't ever change
Please don't change your mind
No matter what they say
I'll always wait
And as days go by, the memories remain
I'll wait for you
And as days go by, the memories remain
I won't let go
These days remain the same
Pictures fade away
I hope you never fade
As you drip through my veins
Shine on, shine on diamond eyes
Shine on, shine on diamond eyes
Shine on, shine on diamond eyes
And as days go by, the memories remain
I'll wait for you
As days go by I swear I'll try
(i'll wait for you) until I die, anything for you
[to fade]
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The Transition Lyrics as written by Eron Bucciarelli-tieger Casey Calvert
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