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.
Everything is up to you, oh that you aware
yeah you know just what you gotta do, the heart must be fare
you got your advance
forget about your worries now, we all make mistakes
you gotta make it anyhow 'cause you got what it takes right
now here's your big chance
you gotta make a move now
'Cause you're free to be all that you want to
So never let the days pass by
There's not a thing in this world that you can't do
All you gotta do is try
And you want to, yeah, we all want to
You know you gotta have a goal, before it's too late
So come on, you just have to be careful
just make your own fate now
You gotta make an effort, you gotta make your move now
'Cause you're free to be all that you want to
So never let the days pass by
There's not a thing in this world that you can't do
All you gotta do is try
And you want to, yeah we all wanna learn to fly
Yeah I know it's not an easy mission
To keep your goals up and so high
'Cause I know you've got ambition
So don't deny, now all you gotta do is try
'Cause you're free now
Yeah, you're free to be all that you want to
But let it be now
So never let the days pass by
'Cause you're free to be all that you want to
So never let the days pass by
There's not a thing in this world that you can't do
now all you gotta do is try, and you want to
yeah we all want to
yeah you know just what you gotta do, the heart must be fare
you got your advance
forget about your worries now, we all make mistakes
you gotta make it anyhow 'cause you got what it takes right
now here's your big chance
you gotta make a move now
'Cause you're free to be all that you want to
So never let the days pass by
There's not a thing in this world that you can't do
All you gotta do is try
And you want to, yeah, we all want to
You know you gotta have a goal, before it's too late
So come on, you just have to be careful
just make your own fate now
You gotta make an effort, you gotta make your move now
'Cause you're free to be all that you want to
So never let the days pass by
There's not a thing in this world that you can't do
All you gotta do is try
And you want to, yeah we all wanna learn to fly
Yeah I know it's not an easy mission
To keep your goals up and so high
'Cause I know you've got ambition
So don't deny, now all you gotta do is try
'Cause you're free now
Yeah, you're free to be all that you want to
But let it be now
So never let the days pass by
'Cause you're free to be all that you want to
So never let the days pass by
There's not a thing in this world that you can't do
now all you gotta do is try, and you want to
yeah we all want to
Lyrics submitted by giGant
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