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.
There’s no need for depression
And no, I don’t have the blues
Wouldn’t want to go to heaven
If I can’t go there with you
And I still count my blessings
When I am standing with you
And no, I never learned my lesson
I’m still a dedicated fool
And baby, I will try for the sake of you and I
And baby, I will survive all the heartbreak love inspires
There’s no need for guessing
When you are faithfully true
Though my body may wander
My mind is always with you
And in the depths of destruction
There is but one golden rule
Look not unto your neighbor
Save yourself first, you silly fool
And baby, I will try for the sake of you and I
And baby, I will get by on whatever you provide
And baby, I will survive all the heartbreak love inspires
And baby, I will survive
Oh, I will survive
Pull me in tighter, pull me in tighter, yeah
Pull me in tighter, pull me in tighter, yeah
When you see me coming
Take off your running shoes
No arms and no weapons
When I am coming for you
And baby, I will try for the sake of you and I
And baby, I will get by on whatever you provide
And baby, I will survive all the heartbreak love inspires
And baby, I will survive
Oh, I will survive
Baby, I will survive
Oh, I will survive
And baby, I will survive
And no, I don’t have the blues
Wouldn’t want to go to heaven
If I can’t go there with you
And I still count my blessings
When I am standing with you
And no, I never learned my lesson
I’m still a dedicated fool
And baby, I will try for the sake of you and I
And baby, I will survive all the heartbreak love inspires
There’s no need for guessing
When you are faithfully true
Though my body may wander
My mind is always with you
And in the depths of destruction
There is but one golden rule
Look not unto your neighbor
Save yourself first, you silly fool
And baby, I will try for the sake of you and I
And baby, I will get by on whatever you provide
And baby, I will survive all the heartbreak love inspires
And baby, I will survive
Oh, I will survive
Pull me in tighter, pull me in tighter, yeah
Pull me in tighter, pull me in tighter, yeah
When you see me coming
Take off your running shoes
No arms and no weapons
When I am coming for you
And baby, I will try for the sake of you and I
And baby, I will get by on whatever you provide
And baby, I will survive all the heartbreak love inspires
And baby, I will survive
Oh, I will survive
Baby, I will survive
Oh, I will survive
And baby, I will survive
Lyrics submitted by myslumberingheart
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