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.
I kiss you and I feel you pull away
It hurts me when I feel you hesitate
Mistakes I've made wish I could take them back
Say it's not too late to hear you
[Chorus]
Speak your heart and I will listen
Don't hold back we'll find what's missing
I'll take you all the way
Close your eyes and think forever
If you believe we go together
I'll take you all the way
Sifting through the memories we have known
Looking back at places we have gone
Let's not leave behind what so few have found
Love ain't always easy so
[Chorus]
I'll take you all the way
I'll take you all the way
From the miles that come between us
To have faith in love and where it leads us
I'll take you all the way
I'll take you all the way
From the miles that come between us
To have faith in love and where it leads us
I'll take you all the way
I'll take you all the way
It hurts me when I feel you hesitate
Mistakes I've made wish I could take them back
Say it's not too late to hear you
[Chorus]
Speak your heart and I will listen
Don't hold back we'll find what's missing
I'll take you all the way
Close your eyes and think forever
If you believe we go together
I'll take you all the way
Sifting through the memories we have known
Looking back at places we have gone
Let's not leave behind what so few have found
Love ain't always easy so
[Chorus]
I'll take you all the way
I'll take you all the way
From the miles that come between us
To have faith in love and where it leads us
I'll take you all the way
I'll take you all the way
From the miles that come between us
To have faith in love and where it leads us
I'll take you all the way
I'll take you all the way
Lyrics submitted by Journeyrocks1109
All the Way Lyrics as written by Jonathan Cain Steve Augeri
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Hipgnosis Songs Group
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