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.
Look at you now
Holdin' on by yourself
Baby don't doubt
You're walkin' on water
The light in your eyes
Flows from the inside
Beauty runs out
You're walking on water
You're everything you need
You're anything you want to be
And everything you are is here right now
The sun'll fall down
The shadows come out
Don't fear the clouds
You're walking on water
You're everything you need
You're anything you want to be
And everything you are is here right now
Life is a dream
Whatever you want it to be
Don't let it slip away
When love is here
You can call
Any time at all
Or if you need someone
To cushion your fall
You can lay me down
You're everything you need
You're anything you want to be
And everything you are is here right now
Life is a dream
Whatever you want it to be
Don't let it slip away
When love is here
So lay me down
Holdin' on by yourself
Baby don't doubt
You're walkin' on water
The light in your eyes
Flows from the inside
Beauty runs out
You're walking on water
You're everything you need
You're anything you want to be
And everything you are is here right now
The sun'll fall down
The shadows come out
Don't fear the clouds
You're walking on water
You're everything you need
You're anything you want to be
And everything you are is here right now
Life is a dream
Whatever you want it to be
Don't let it slip away
When love is here
You can call
Any time at all
Or if you need someone
To cushion your fall
You can lay me down
You're everything you need
You're anything you want to be
And everything you are is here right now
Life is a dream
Whatever you want it to be
Don't let it slip away
When love is here
So lay me down
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i went to a ryan cabrera concert a week ago. he said this song was inspired by fans. he reads every single letter, and they'd be telling him how much pressure people are putting on them. he said this song means to be your own person, and you can do it yourself. no matter how hard it may seem.