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 have weapons and battle plans
But in my heart I know
I can't ever protect you from
Things I don't understand
And when I hold you in my arms
It scares me just to
Think that something so beautiful
Could just come apart in my hands
I've always been chasing rainbows
Staring out of classroom windows
I don't think I'll ever be happy
Unless I'm unhappy and hugging my grudge
I was too dumb to settle down
So, I packed up and I left town
On a sunshine bus
Wondering where it all went wrong
On a flimsy wing and a prayer
I followed my heart everywhere
'Til I ended up
Right back where I started from
I've always been quietly dreaming
I don't know when I've been beaten
I don't think I'll ever be happy
Unless I'm unhappy and hugging my grudge
I've always been chasing rainbows
Staring out of classroom windows
I don't think I'll ever be happy
Unless I'm unhappy and hugging my grudge
I've always been quietly dreaming
I don't know when I've been beaten
I don't think I'll ever be happy
Unless I'm unhappy and hugging my grudge
But in my heart I know
I can't ever protect you from
Things I don't understand
And when I hold you in my arms
It scares me just to
Think that something so beautiful
Could just come apart in my hands
I've always been chasing rainbows
Staring out of classroom windows
I don't think I'll ever be happy
Unless I'm unhappy and hugging my grudge
I was too dumb to settle down
So, I packed up and I left town
On a sunshine bus
Wondering where it all went wrong
On a flimsy wing and a prayer
I followed my heart everywhere
'Til I ended up
Right back where I started from
I've always been quietly dreaming
I don't know when I've been beaten
I don't think I'll ever be happy
Unless I'm unhappy and hugging my grudge
I've always been chasing rainbows
Staring out of classroom windows
I don't think I'll ever be happy
Unless I'm unhappy and hugging my grudge
I've always been quietly dreaming
I don't know when I've been beaten
I don't think I'll ever be happy
Unless I'm unhappy and hugging my grudge
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