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.
Looking out my bedroom window;
finding hope and constant lies.
Tried my hardest to just cut these strings.
These strings that hold me back.
I don't know just what he tells you
but to me, it sounds like a lie.
Following letters, following letters in lipstick.
It seems to me you're running out, running out.
Sitting, waiting for your phone call.
What's the point, when you're not here?
I don't know why you make me feel this way.
But still I'm falling faster.
I don't know just what he tells you
but to me, it sounds like a lie.
Following letters, following letters in lipstick.
It seems to me you're running out, running out of time.
I've heard a voice, a constant interest
telling me to run & get you.
I feel no need,
you need to fall this time.
You need to fall this --
I don't know just what he tells you
but to me, it sounds like a lie.
Following letters, following letters in lipstick.
It seems to me you're running out, running out of time.
Keeping the letters written in lipstick
Can't believe everything has happened to me at the same time.
I'm running out, running out of time.
finding hope and constant lies.
Tried my hardest to just cut these strings.
These strings that hold me back.
I don't know just what he tells you
but to me, it sounds like a lie.
Following letters, following letters in lipstick.
It seems to me you're running out, running out.
Sitting, waiting for your phone call.
What's the point, when you're not here?
I don't know why you make me feel this way.
But still I'm falling faster.
I don't know just what he tells you
but to me, it sounds like a lie.
Following letters, following letters in lipstick.
It seems to me you're running out, running out of time.
I've heard a voice, a constant interest
telling me to run & get you.
I feel no need,
you need to fall this time.
You need to fall this --
I don't know just what he tells you
but to me, it sounds like a lie.
Following letters, following letters in lipstick.
It seems to me you're running out, running out of time.
Keeping the letters written in lipstick
Can't believe everything has happened to me at the same time.
I'm running out, running out of time.
Lyrics submitted by karenellen
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