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.
This is the first day of my life
For once I'm sure
That this is where I long to be
No need to know
If there is something more than this
No need to go
'Cause there is nothing more than this
My future is so clear
'Cause everything's right here
Inside of me
Inside of me
For once I'm sure
That this is where I long to be
No need to know
If there is something more than this
No need to go
'Cause there is nothing more than this
My future is so clear
'Cause everything's right here
Inside of me
Inside of me
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I love what you said, its very strong <3
wow, that's just err... wow. Can't say noting more about that... lost for words. as for the song, Ferry Corsten is just fucking superb. no other words for it. this song sends shivers up and down my spine, and make me feel so uplifted. like pure happiness for 6 or 7 minutes. For once i'm sure that this is where i long to be. achivement and claifercation, reaching the long awaited goal. a persiton in which everyone wishes to be in. sulwyn, that just hit home what you said. I have no idea what it must mean for you, much more that it does for me, but i feel where your coming from.
Yeah, "Ligaya - Gouryella" is a "moving-on" inspiration to me. Lyrics: "this is the first day of my life, for once im sure, that this is where i long to be, no need to know, if there is something more i missed, no need to go, cuz there is nothing more than this, my future is so clear, cuz everything's right here, inside of me." meaning that just cuz i lost a friend, boyfriend or whatevr, That's fine... honestly, they come and go, everything that i ever needed is here with me, in me, my strength, my spirit, and my wisdom. It can also mean that if i broke up with a boyfriend, i have friends. If i lost a relationship with a friend, i have my family or other firneds. This song is very inspirational =))
I adore all versions of this song! For me, the message is simple - be satisfied with yourself and with your own life ;)