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.
Every time in this land of glory
Every time it's gonna hurt so much
When man made a wonder
That could be one of his last wishes
That could be his only one
Before it's time to slow down
And stop hanging around
We walk on a thin line
We fly with the wind
Powerless and so unknown
There is no superior
I can hear the years breathing
Laying deep down inside
Heartbeat
What we could know
About anything before we've been lost
Too many times I beg you time
I beg you time
That I will breathe in
When I was young she said to me
Be yourself do what you want
That's the reason for your name
Fix the edge on your skirt
If you feel like they'll stand up
From their seats
And watch your cute back
I can hear the years breathing
Laying deep down inside
Heartbeat
What we could know
About anything before we've been lost
Too many times I beg you time
I beg you time
That I will breathe in
I love my humor
I love my way to sing
And I wish I feel so much
So pure my mouth can taste
Fresh alcohol
It is a part of my freedom
Personal fundamentalism
Why stop the train before it's too late
It's too late
Someday anyway
Ethics do not prevent you
To have some fun when years are breathing
Laying deep down inside
Heartbeat
What we could know
About anything before we've been lost
Too many times I beg you time
I beg you time
Every time it's gonna hurt so much
When man made a wonder
That could be one of his last wishes
That could be his only one
Before it's time to slow down
And stop hanging around
We walk on a thin line
We fly with the wind
Powerless and so unknown
There is no superior
I can hear the years breathing
Laying deep down inside
Heartbeat
What we could know
About anything before we've been lost
Too many times I beg you time
I beg you time
That I will breathe in
When I was young she said to me
Be yourself do what you want
That's the reason for your name
Fix the edge on your skirt
If you feel like they'll stand up
From their seats
And watch your cute back
I can hear the years breathing
Laying deep down inside
Heartbeat
What we could know
About anything before we've been lost
Too many times I beg you time
I beg you time
That I will breathe in
I love my humor
I love my way to sing
And I wish I feel so much
So pure my mouth can taste
Fresh alcohol
It is a part of my freedom
Personal fundamentalism
Why stop the train before it's too late
It's too late
Someday anyway
Ethics do not prevent you
To have some fun when years are breathing
Laying deep down inside
Heartbeat
What we could know
About anything before we've been lost
Too many times I beg you time
I beg you time
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