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.
Bite the hand that feeds your face.
One more thing you can't replace.
Shut my mouth because I'm spilling all your dirty secrets.
Slap the wrist of this embrace.
You're the one who's losing face.
Search the quiet corners, lock the door, I can hear you screaming.
Don't wake up, you're not really dreaming.
When the world starts caving in,
I'd still take you in.
Pour the songs straight in my veins,
I won't need them anymore.
Make the cut much deeper,
lying on your bedroom floor,
I'm giving up, I'm giving up on you.
When the world starts caving in,
I'd still take you in.
And if your world filled you with fear,
and I'm already here.
And I've been everything you've ever needed,
ever wanted,
everything you've ever wished for.
And this is how you repay me?
And I've always been right here.
You play your part,
and I'll pay mine,
even if I dont want to.
I wish I understood the game
but it cost me just the same.
whatever I owe you,
never sacrifice the play but it always ends the same.
When the world starts caving in,
I'd still take you in.
and if your world filled you with fear,
I'm already here.
and I dont need you any more.
One more thing you can't replace.
Shut my mouth because I'm spilling all your dirty secrets.
Slap the wrist of this embrace.
You're the one who's losing face.
Search the quiet corners, lock the door, I can hear you screaming.
Don't wake up, you're not really dreaming.
When the world starts caving in,
I'd still take you in.
Pour the songs straight in my veins,
I won't need them anymore.
Make the cut much deeper,
lying on your bedroom floor,
I'm giving up, I'm giving up on you.
When the world starts caving in,
I'd still take you in.
And if your world filled you with fear,
and I'm already here.
And I've been everything you've ever needed,
ever wanted,
everything you've ever wished for.
And this is how you repay me?
And I've always been right here.
You play your part,
and I'll pay mine,
even if I dont want to.
I wish I understood the game
but it cost me just the same.
whatever I owe you,
never sacrifice the play but it always ends the same.
When the world starts caving in,
I'd still take you in.
and if your world filled you with fear,
I'm already here.
and I dont need you any more.
Lyrics submitted by getupkid1985
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