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.
Once all I wanted was really to stay when I find out its not just a phase
I just can't see things working out the way I planned them in my head
So forget it
I'm runnin'
And I'm never looking back
All that I want is something to believe
And I can't take much more of
You're waiting for me to see what times brings
But your relief it evens the score up
One thing I know, I'll be fine
This is just the story of my life
Some days it takes a little time to forget how
Hard we concentrated on the end
I still can't see things working out the way I planned them in my head
So forget it
I'm runnin'
And I'm never looking back
You know this all could be
A possibility
All that I want is something to believe
And I can't take much more of
You're waiting for me to see what times brings
But your belief it evens the score up
One thing I know, I'll be fine
This is just the story of my life
'Cause I look up and watch
And see the stars up above
I know that it's wrong
To wish upon the shooting
Cause they burn out so quick
To fast for me to get my wish
I guess they are just there for hoping
We're all hoping
We're all hoping
This could be
A possibility
(Will this all work out, how will we ever know?)
This could be
A possibility
This could be
A possibility
This could be
This could be
I just can't see things working out the way I planned them in my head
So forget it
I'm runnin'
And I'm never looking back
All that I want is something to believe
And I can't take much more of
You're waiting for me to see what times brings
But your relief it evens the score up
One thing I know, I'll be fine
This is just the story of my life
Some days it takes a little time to forget how
Hard we concentrated on the end
I still can't see things working out the way I planned them in my head
So forget it
I'm runnin'
And I'm never looking back
You know this all could be
A possibility
All that I want is something to believe
And I can't take much more of
You're waiting for me to see what times brings
But your belief it evens the score up
One thing I know, I'll be fine
This is just the story of my life
'Cause I look up and watch
And see the stars up above
I know that it's wrong
To wish upon the shooting
Cause they burn out so quick
To fast for me to get my wish
I guess they are just there for hoping
We're all hoping
We're all hoping
This could be
A possibility
(Will this all work out, how will we ever know?)
This could be
A possibility
This could be
A possibility
This could be
This could be
Lyrics submitted by HeartOurHive
Will We Ever Know How? Lyrics as written by George Ciukurescu Brendan Walter
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
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lovelovelove this song. Cause I look up and watch And see the stars up above I know that it’s wrong To wish upon the shooting cause they burn out so quick To fast for me to get my wish I guess they are just there for hoping ^^^^^amazing
great lyrics&very catchy
i love this song ..
i love this song ..
i love this song ..
i feel like this about how they are questiong and hoping that they will make it as a band
this song explains my entire life. i love valencia.
this song really hit me after i wasted a lot of money at a strip club...
its about not having what you want when you want it, or you think it should've come. through it all, it is important to remain postitive that its not over, that it can happen, and everything will be fine.
everybody has their setbacks, but everyone also has their time.
i can totally see it how they question and hope that they make it as a band.
i thought it was "who knew this could be a possibility"
i am dumb
good song.
Probably my favorite song off their album. The lyrics are amazing. It sounds like, though, that the girl is saying, "is this all worth it now?" Not sure, though.
"Once all I wanted was really to stay when I find out its not just a phase" should be "once all i wanted was THIS FEELING to stay when i find out it's not just a phase"