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 believe in ghosts and don't believe in God.
Like I believe in the sum, but not the part.
Except when I'm riding my bicycle home from work
In the dark into oncoming traffic.
Maybe I'll think it over again.
Sweetheart, baby,
I'm sorry for bringing these black clouds wherever you are.
These icebergs never stop melting.
I think that you fell for me in the dark.
Nervous knees knocking on the balance beam.
Circling sharks grinning up at me.
Well maybe I'm not all that you think I am. Maybe I am.
Maybe I am thinking it over again.
Sweetheart, baby,
I'm sorry for bringing these black clouds wherever you are.
These icebergs never stop melting.
I think that you fell for me in the dark.
But it's over now, and you're feeling so relieved.
If I believe in ghosts and don't believe in God.
Then I believe in the sum, but not the part.
Jumpin' Jack Pumpkinhead pincushion doll
I'm dead with all the things I never said buried in my flower bed.
Maybe I'll think it over again next time.
Like I believe in the sum, but not the part.
Except when I'm riding my bicycle home from work
In the dark into oncoming traffic.
Maybe I'll think it over again.
Sweetheart, baby,
I'm sorry for bringing these black clouds wherever you are.
These icebergs never stop melting.
I think that you fell for me in the dark.
Nervous knees knocking on the balance beam.
Circling sharks grinning up at me.
Well maybe I'm not all that you think I am. Maybe I am.
Maybe I am thinking it over again.
Sweetheart, baby,
I'm sorry for bringing these black clouds wherever you are.
These icebergs never stop melting.
I think that you fell for me in the dark.
But it's over now, and you're feeling so relieved.
If I believe in ghosts and don't believe in God.
Then I believe in the sum, but not the part.
Jumpin' Jack Pumpkinhead pincushion doll
I'm dead with all the things I never said buried in my flower bed.
Maybe I'll think it over again next time.
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