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 reached for something
and came back with nothing
I know there's something out there
Proving that I need to be
I dreamed of being
Somewhere where no one knows my name
Riding the waves of something
caught between the sun and moon
I will surf my soul,
yes I will show them all today
High above the break,
and I will surf my soul today
Deep under pressure
your voice, it seems so far away
Down here the muffled silence
offers up a calming view
Pull me down further
the blood is pumping through my veins
Someday you'll see my strength
and fade away into the blue
I will surf my soul,
yes I will show them all today
High above the break,
and I will surf my soul today
Is this blind, is this power
in this day, the twilight hour
Bring me food, bring me water
This is how, this is (his?)
Love me more and love me harder
In this night, the witching hour
Kiss me now, a kiss forever
This is how, this is now
X will mark the spot
Dig and you shall see
Gold and diamond dreams
Nothing comes for free
I will surf my soul,
yes I will show them all today
High above the break,
and I will surf my soul today
Is this blind, is this power
in this day, the twilight hour
Bring me food, bring me water
This is how, this is (his?)
Love me more and love me harder
In this night, the witching hour
Kiss me now, a kiss forever
This is how, this is now...
and came back with nothing
I know there's something out there
Proving that I need to be
I dreamed of being
Somewhere where no one knows my name
Riding the waves of something
caught between the sun and moon
I will surf my soul,
yes I will show them all today
High above the break,
and I will surf my soul today
Deep under pressure
your voice, it seems so far away
Down here the muffled silence
offers up a calming view
Pull me down further
the blood is pumping through my veins
Someday you'll see my strength
and fade away into the blue
I will surf my soul,
yes I will show them all today
High above the break,
and I will surf my soul today
Is this blind, is this power
in this day, the twilight hour
Bring me food, bring me water
This is how, this is (his?)
Love me more and love me harder
In this night, the witching hour
Kiss me now, a kiss forever
This is how, this is now
X will mark the spot
Dig and you shall see
Gold and diamond dreams
Nothing comes for free
I will surf my soul,
yes I will show them all today
High above the break,
and I will surf my soul today
Is this blind, is this power
in this day, the twilight hour
Bring me food, bring me water
This is how, this is (his?)
Love me more and love me harder
In this night, the witching hour
Kiss me now, a kiss forever
This is how, this is now...
Lyrics submitted by FeLKoN
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It is a great song, I think it is about life and I also think it is about following your dreams.
"X will mark the spot Dig and you shall see Gold and diamond dreams Nothing comes for free"
That part to me, means that YOU need to work hard for things that you want. "Nothing Comes For Free", your goals & dreams wont be handed to you, you have to work hard & earn them.
"I will surf my soul, yes I will show them all today"
To me this means that the odds are against you, you have to do your best & show them you can do better.
It is a really great song, & implies to me since I have a dream that is almost impossible. But with hard work & dedication anything is possible!