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.
If you see Natalie
Send along this message
I know that you've been through
An awful lot of late
Girl,
Steady the trembling hand
That's what you do
Girl,
Steady your trembling hands
Then see what's in front of you
Friends and fortunetellers
They all say you're gonna die
If you don't brighten up
You know you gotta try
Girl,
Steady the trembling hand
That's what you do
Girl,
Steady your trembling hands
Then see what's in front of you
If you see Natalie
Send along this message
You may not need this world
But this world needs you here
Girl,
Steady the trembling hand
That's what you do
Girl,
Steady your trembling hands
Then see what's in front of you
You might not feel it now
But you're gonna get there
And see it somehow
You're gonna be alright, girl
Send along this message
I know that you've been through
An awful lot of late
Girl,
Steady the trembling hand
That's what you do
Girl,
Steady your trembling hands
Then see what's in front of you
Friends and fortunetellers
They all say you're gonna die
If you don't brighten up
You know you gotta try
Girl,
Steady the trembling hand
That's what you do
Girl,
Steady your trembling hands
Then see what's in front of you
If you see Natalie
Send along this message
You may not need this world
But this world needs you here
Girl,
Steady the trembling hand
That's what you do
Girl,
Steady your trembling hands
Then see what's in front of you
You might not feel it now
But you're gonna get there
And see it somehow
You're gonna be alright, girl
Lyrics submitted by Joekubrick
If You See Natalie Lyrics as written by Mark O. Everett
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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