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.
The bottom, the earth, I have to fall
But you really caught me
You really caught me, dear
At the bottom where I'd fallen
And slowly dear, ask that you dance with me
Here with the shades down
Lights off
When I didn't know you
And everything I do
Done badly
Now, I'll love you always
Even when I say
You distract me
And sit out tonight in some strange place
If we have no friends here
Well, I had a few to begin with
To wake next to you in the morning
And good morning to you
How do you do?
Hey, good morning to you!
More covers for you
Sleep soundly dear, 'cause I have to go
And I'll love you always
When we leave this place
And drive back to Carolina
And down to Savannah and
Stay
But you really caught me
You really caught me, dear
At the bottom where I'd fallen
And slowly dear, ask that you dance with me
Here with the shades down
Lights off
When I didn't know you
And everything I do
Done badly
Now, I'll love you always
Even when I say
You distract me
And sit out tonight in some strange place
If we have no friends here
Well, I had a few to begin with
To wake next to you in the morning
And good morning to you
How do you do?
Hey, good morning to you!
More covers for you
Sleep soundly dear, 'cause I have to go
And I'll love you always
When we leave this place
And drive back to Carolina
And down to Savannah and
Stay
Lyrics submitted by drawrof, edited by pokeoakley, bassmaster
Part One Lyrics as written by Christopher Early Benjamin Bridwell
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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