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 was feeling sad and lonely
and my heart was torn in 2
i went out to see a show
that's the night that i met you
you're so dreamy, you're so sweet
swept completely off my feet
you duct-taped my heart back together
i think that this could last
I know that this will last forever
you duct-taped my heart back together
the club was packed, the band was loud
i held my breath as you came near
you seemed to have something to say
i leaned in close so i could hear
a roll of duct tape in your hand
"we have a show next saturday"
you hung a flyer on the wall
"will you come and see us play?"
you're so dreamy, you're so sweet
swept completely off my feet
you duct-taped my heart back together
i think that this could last
I hope that this will last
I know that this will last forever
you duct-taped my heart back together
I know that this will last forever
we were walking in the rain
and a hole was in my shoe
you pulled some duct tape from your bag
patched it up as good as new
"that should keep you dry" you told me
looking shyly in my eyes
and our hands were almost touching
that first kiss was a surprise
you're so dreamy, you're so sweet
swept completely off my feet
you duct-taped my heart back together
i think that this could last
I hope that this will last
I know that this will last forever
you duct-taped my heart back together
I know that this will last forever
and my heart was torn in 2
i went out to see a show
that's the night that i met you
you're so dreamy, you're so sweet
swept completely off my feet
you duct-taped my heart back together
i think that this could last
I know that this will last forever
you duct-taped my heart back together
the club was packed, the band was loud
i held my breath as you came near
you seemed to have something to say
i leaned in close so i could hear
a roll of duct tape in your hand
"we have a show next saturday"
you hung a flyer on the wall
"will you come and see us play?"
you're so dreamy, you're so sweet
swept completely off my feet
you duct-taped my heart back together
i think that this could last
I hope that this will last
I know that this will last forever
you duct-taped my heart back together
I know that this will last forever
we were walking in the rain
and a hole was in my shoe
you pulled some duct tape from your bag
patched it up as good as new
"that should keep you dry" you told me
looking shyly in my eyes
and our hands were almost touching
that first kiss was a surprise
you're so dreamy, you're so sweet
swept completely off my feet
you duct-taped my heart back together
i think that this could last
I hope that this will last
I know that this will last forever
you duct-taped my heart back together
I know that this will last forever
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....maybe I should try the hardware store for romance shrugs ...men with big tools and enough duct tape to put my heart back together.