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.
Driving away from the wreck of the day
And the light's always red in the rear-view.
Desperately close to a coffin of hope
I'd cheat destiny just to be near you.
And if this is givin' up
Then I'm givin' up.
If this is givin' up
Then I'm givin' up, givin' up.
On love, on love
Driving away from the wreck of the day
And I'm thinking 'bout calling on Jesus.
'Cause love doesn't hurt, so I know I'm not fallin' in love
I'm just fallin' to pieces
And if this is givin' up
Then I'm givin' up.
If this is givin' up
Then I'm givin' up, givin' up.
On love, on love
And maybe I'm not off of being a victim of love
All my resistance will never be distance enough
Driving away from the wreck of the day
And it's finally quiet in my head.
Driving alone
I'm finally on my way home to the comfort of my bed.
And if this is givin' up
Then I'm givin' up.
If this is givin' up
Then I'm givin' up, givin' up.
On love, on love
And the light's always red in the rear-view.
Desperately close to a coffin of hope
I'd cheat destiny just to be near you.
And if this is givin' up
Then I'm givin' up.
If this is givin' up
Then I'm givin' up, givin' up.
On love, on love
Driving away from the wreck of the day
And I'm thinking 'bout calling on Jesus.
'Cause love doesn't hurt, so I know I'm not fallin' in love
I'm just fallin' to pieces
And if this is givin' up
Then I'm givin' up.
If this is givin' up
Then I'm givin' up, givin' up.
On love, on love
And maybe I'm not off of being a victim of love
All my resistance will never be distance enough
Driving away from the wreck of the day
And it's finally quiet in my head.
Driving alone
I'm finally on my way home to the comfort of my bed.
And if this is givin' up
Then I'm givin' up.
If this is givin' up
Then I'm givin' up, givin' up.
On love, on love
Lyrics submitted by thegirlmostlovely
Wreck of the Day Lyrics as written by Anna Christine Nalick
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