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 never meant to hurt you
Sometimes these thoughts have a way making sense
Secrets that we keep turn into accidents
If you burn away the bonds with the fires of his wrists
The positive, the negative, have a way of blending in
End this now, we've gone too far
Let's take back words that turned to scars
If I could find a way to turn back time
Have to let you know I'm on your side
Took the easy way out, I showed my self doubt
The only way to ease the pain is to drink until I drown
I'll say it out loud my voice is the only sound
So listen up, I'll spell it out
I need your help, I need it now
End this now, we've gone too far
Let's take back words that turned to scars
If I could find a way to turn back time
Have to let you know I'm on your side
Am I now everything that you wanted me to be?
Tried my best, took a shot in the dark and I lost
End this now, we've gone too far
Let's take back words that turned to scars
If I could find a way to turn back time
Have to let you know I'm on your side
Sometimes these thoughts have a way making sense
Secrets that we keep turn into accidents
If you burn away the bonds with the fires of his wrists
The positive, the negative, have a way of blending in
End this now, we've gone too far
Let's take back words that turned to scars
If I could find a way to turn back time
Have to let you know I'm on your side
Took the easy way out, I showed my self doubt
The only way to ease the pain is to drink until I drown
I'll say it out loud my voice is the only sound
So listen up, I'll spell it out
I need your help, I need it now
End this now, we've gone too far
Let's take back words that turned to scars
If I could find a way to turn back time
Have to let you know I'm on your side
Am I now everything that you wanted me to be?
Tried my best, took a shot in the dark and I lost
End this now, we've gone too far
Let's take back words that turned to scars
If I could find a way to turn back time
Have to let you know I'm on your side
Lyrics submitted by clarelvsmychem
I Am on Your Side Lyrics as written by Eron Bucciarelli-tieger Casey Calvert
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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