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 need to walk by flowers with someone who can share my face
and it looks like no one can take your place
and I could bleed in sympathy with you
on those days
and I could drink up everything you have
don't let it go to waste
I could give you memories to rival Berlin in the thirties
and I really understand your dating bar ways
and I could bleed in sympathy with you
on those days
and I could drink up everything you have
don't let it go to waste
Say something warm, say something bright
'cause I can't stand to see it when you're cold
nor can I stand being out of your life
I could bleed in sympathy with you
on those days
and I could drink up everything you have
don't let our youth go to waste
and it looks like no one can take your place
and I could bleed in sympathy with you
on those days
and I could drink up everything you have
don't let it go to waste
I could give you memories to rival Berlin in the thirties
and I really understand your dating bar ways
and I could bleed in sympathy with you
on those days
and I could drink up everything you have
don't let it go to waste
Say something warm, say something bright
'cause I can't stand to see it when you're cold
nor can I stand being out of your life
I could bleed in sympathy with you
on those days
and I could drink up everything you have
don't let our youth go to waste
Lyrics submitted by pinkglove
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