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.
so now im calling your name
should not arrived
theyre just the same
both falling bright
you know its the snow
im not feeling cold
not feeling cold
now as you walk down the street
fire in your heart
fighting off the dark
the darkness has spread
now you see its dead
somehow its gone
somehow its gone
faces in cold winter rain
dying of shame
knew its not right,
its only time
you'll know when its gone
its coming undone
its coming undone
now with this contest youve planned
me in the sand
and you with that man
taking your hand
i saw her tonight
shes sleeping alright,
shes sleeping alright!
and faded away
built over days
your head filled with pain
thoughts of a man
arms of a man
his moving hands
weighing her down
trying not to drown
trying to stand
reaching for land
burning her plans
my head in my hands
and losing my mind
while im kissing my wife
its all just the same
ill call out your name
should not arrived
theyre just the same
both falling bright
you know its the snow
im not feeling cold
not feeling cold
now as you walk down the street
fire in your heart
fighting off the dark
the darkness has spread
now you see its dead
somehow its gone
somehow its gone
faces in cold winter rain
dying of shame
knew its not right,
its only time
you'll know when its gone
its coming undone
its coming undone
now with this contest youve planned
me in the sand
and you with that man
taking your hand
i saw her tonight
shes sleeping alright,
shes sleeping alright!
and faded away
built over days
your head filled with pain
thoughts of a man
arms of a man
his moving hands
weighing her down
trying not to drown
trying to stand
reaching for land
burning her plans
my head in my hands
and losing my mind
while im kissing my wife
its all just the same
ill call out your name
Lyrics submitted by DarkerShadeofWinter
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