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.
Tick-tock of the clock
Make a wish, but the time won’t stop
I saw the glow of city lights
Never thought I’d say that they shine too bright
Could it be
That it’s me
Looking back to nowhere
Back to nowhere
I’m sick of standing in line
Waiting turns is a waste of my time
I’m tired of holding my tongue
With nothing said then nothing gets done
Chorus:
Could it be
That it’s me
Looking back to nowhere
Back to nowhere
Fine
Take your time
I will be here waiting
Be here waiting
Fine
I’ll be fine
I’ll just stand here waiting
Stand here waiting
One more for the road
Liquid hot to melt the cold
If I caught one last stare
Could I keep myself from looking
Back to nowhere
Chorus
Could it be
That it’s me
Looking back to nowhere
Back to nowhere
So just take your time
Just take your time
Take your time
Take your time
Fine take your time
I will be here waiting
Be here waiting
Fine
I’ll be fine
I’ll just stand here waiting
Stand here waiting
Could it be
That it’s me
Looking back to nowhere
Back to nowhere
Make a wish, but the time won’t stop
I saw the glow of city lights
Never thought I’d say that they shine too bright
Could it be
That it’s me
Looking back to nowhere
Back to nowhere
I’m sick of standing in line
Waiting turns is a waste of my time
I’m tired of holding my tongue
With nothing said then nothing gets done
Chorus:
Could it be
That it’s me
Looking back to nowhere
Back to nowhere
Fine
Take your time
I will be here waiting
Be here waiting
Fine
I’ll be fine
I’ll just stand here waiting
Stand here waiting
One more for the road
Liquid hot to melt the cold
If I caught one last stare
Could I keep myself from looking
Back to nowhere
Chorus
Could it be
That it’s me
Looking back to nowhere
Back to nowhere
So just take your time
Just take your time
Take your time
Take your time
Fine take your time
I will be here waiting
Be here waiting
Fine
I’ll be fine
I’ll just stand here waiting
Stand here waiting
Could it be
That it’s me
Looking back to nowhere
Back to nowhere
Lyrics submitted by risefromtheashes
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