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.
Billy made a promise, but it didn't end though
Kerri had a dream, but she threw it out the window
Kevin met a nice girl who broke his heart
And his friends never told him but they knew it from the start
And these are the things we go through
Let's take control and be ourselves
Let's not waste time wondering about
How we're gonna make it out
Wake up everyone around you
Lets rock until the clock stikes two
Stand up for what you believe
And shout too
Here's another song from the youth that surround you
Kyle's parents split up
He thinks it's his fault
Little does he know that the time they're in was difficult
Andrea she left home said she had enough
All she really wanted was somebody else there to love
She's all alone again, it's the same old argument
And she needs a helping hand to help her find the truth
These are the things we go through
Lets take control and be ourselves
Lets not waste time wondering about
How we're gonna make it out
Wake up everyone around you
Let's rock until the clock strikes two
Stand up for what you believe
And shout too
Her's another song from the youth that surroud you
Save me
I'm all alone as I'm coming to the surface
Tell me.
I've got to know
Does my meaning have a purpose?
Show me
I'm far from home.
Lost with no sense of direction.
Take me to your home.
Billy made a promise, but it didn't end though
Kerri had a dream, but she threw it out the window
Kevin met a nice girl who broke his heart
And his friends never told him but they knew it from the start
And these are the things we go through
Let's take control and be ourselves
Let's not waste time wondering about
How we're gonna make it out
Go
Wake up everyone around you
Let's rock until the clock strikes two
Stand up for what you believe
And shout too
Here's another song from the youth that surround you
Wake up everyone around you
Let's rock until the clock strikes two
Stand up for what you believe
And shout too
Here's another song from the youth that surround you
Kerri had a dream, but she threw it out the window
Kevin met a nice girl who broke his heart
And his friends never told him but they knew it from the start
And these are the things we go through
Let's take control and be ourselves
Let's not waste time wondering about
How we're gonna make it out
Wake up everyone around you
Lets rock until the clock stikes two
Stand up for what you believe
And shout too
Here's another song from the youth that surround you
Kyle's parents split up
He thinks it's his fault
Little does he know that the time they're in was difficult
Andrea she left home said she had enough
All she really wanted was somebody else there to love
She's all alone again, it's the same old argument
And she needs a helping hand to help her find the truth
These are the things we go through
Lets take control and be ourselves
Lets not waste time wondering about
How we're gonna make it out
Wake up everyone around you
Let's rock until the clock strikes two
Stand up for what you believe
And shout too
Her's another song from the youth that surroud you
Save me
I'm all alone as I'm coming to the surface
Tell me.
I've got to know
Does my meaning have a purpose?
Show me
I'm far from home.
Lost with no sense of direction.
Take me to your home.
Billy made a promise, but it didn't end though
Kerri had a dream, but she threw it out the window
Kevin met a nice girl who broke his heart
And his friends never told him but they knew it from the start
And these are the things we go through
Let's take control and be ourselves
Let's not waste time wondering about
How we're gonna make it out
Go
Wake up everyone around you
Let's rock until the clock strikes two
Stand up for what you believe
And shout too
Here's another song from the youth that surround you
Wake up everyone around you
Let's rock until the clock strikes two
Stand up for what you believe
And shout too
Here's another song from the youth that surround you
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