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.
What goes up must come down
Yet my feet don't touch the ground
Seein' the world spinnin' upside down
A mighty crash without a sound
I can feel your every rage
Step aside, I'll turn the page
Breaking through your crazy maze
Like a laser beam my eyes on you
Watch me rule the night away
Watch me save the day
Feel my storm is getting close
Headin' your way!
Sonic Heroes! Sonic Heroes!
Bind you, confine you, defying your reign!
Sonic Heroes! Sonic Heroes!
Setting the stage for a hero's parade!
I won't even hesitate
A second left to alter fate
You try to strike but a bit too late
I got you hooked by my own bait
Watch me rule the night away
Watch me save the day
Feel my storm is getting close
Headin' your way!
Sonic Heroes! Sonic Heroes!
Bind you, confine you, defying your reign!
Sonic Heroes! Sonic Heroes!
Setting the stage for a hero's parade!
You can bet there ain't no doubt
As the words spill from the mouth of a hero
I can chase another day
Fight you all the way like a hero!
And together we stand strong no matter how
No one can bring us down hey!
Sonic Heroes! Sonic Heroes!
Bind you, confine you, defying your reign!
Sonic Heroes! Sonic Heroes!
Setting the stage for a hero's parade!
Sonic Heroes! (heroes! heroes)
Sonic Heroes! (heroes! heroes)
Give us a reason and we'll be on our way!
Yet my feet don't touch the ground
Seein' the world spinnin' upside down
A mighty crash without a sound
I can feel your every rage
Step aside, I'll turn the page
Breaking through your crazy maze
Like a laser beam my eyes on you
Watch me rule the night away
Watch me save the day
Feel my storm is getting close
Headin' your way!
Sonic Heroes! Sonic Heroes!
Bind you, confine you, defying your reign!
Sonic Heroes! Sonic Heroes!
Setting the stage for a hero's parade!
I won't even hesitate
A second left to alter fate
You try to strike but a bit too late
I got you hooked by my own bait
Watch me rule the night away
Watch me save the day
Feel my storm is getting close
Headin' your way!
Sonic Heroes! Sonic Heroes!
Bind you, confine you, defying your reign!
Sonic Heroes! Sonic Heroes!
Setting the stage for a hero's parade!
You can bet there ain't no doubt
As the words spill from the mouth of a hero
I can chase another day
Fight you all the way like a hero!
And together we stand strong no matter how
No one can bring us down hey!
Sonic Heroes! Sonic Heroes!
Bind you, confine you, defying your reign!
Sonic Heroes! Sonic Heroes!
Setting the stage for a hero's parade!
Sonic Heroes! (heroes! heroes)
Sonic Heroes! (heroes! heroes)
Give us a reason and we'll be on our way!
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