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.
Someday i will get it right
Someday, someday will be some night
And on that night i will be perfect
At the same time you'll feel regret
I'll be wearing my best shoes
And i'll be giving out clues
And when the light hits me right
I'll seem such a sad, sad sight
And those clues will all be lies
But i've got those honest eyes
You know just what i'm like
'specially when i'm not in your sights
So climb aboard and just pray
Pray tonight im not game to play
Maybe that way we'll enjoy it all
Maybe that way you wont have to crawl
Stand on the edge and admire the scene
Please admire me and my teen-
Aged like lust for moments of more
More than anything that came before
The party is heating up inside
In the view of the lighthouse you reside
Darkly devestated by another wave
Splashing, carries me far far away
So enjoy the fall from the heights
Enjoy being immersed in lights
Just a second until 10 feet down
Maybe i'll save you, or maybe you'll drown
Is it cold in the deep blue?
I hope I gave the shivers to you
Is that really water that killed your might?
Or was it something with a little more sight?
Someday i will get it right
Someday, someday will be some night
And on that night i will be perfect
At the same time you'll feel regret
Someday, someday will be some night
And on that night i will be perfect
At the same time you'll feel regret
I'll be wearing my best shoes
And i'll be giving out clues
And when the light hits me right
I'll seem such a sad, sad sight
And those clues will all be lies
But i've got those honest eyes
You know just what i'm like
'specially when i'm not in your sights
So climb aboard and just pray
Pray tonight im not game to play
Maybe that way we'll enjoy it all
Maybe that way you wont have to crawl
Stand on the edge and admire the scene
Please admire me and my teen-
Aged like lust for moments of more
More than anything that came before
The party is heating up inside
In the view of the lighthouse you reside
Darkly devestated by another wave
Splashing, carries me far far away
So enjoy the fall from the heights
Enjoy being immersed in lights
Just a second until 10 feet down
Maybe i'll save you, or maybe you'll drown
Is it cold in the deep blue?
I hope I gave the shivers to you
Is that really water that killed your might?
Or was it something with a little more sight?
Someday i will get it right
Someday, someday will be some night
And on that night i will be perfect
At the same time you'll feel regret
Lyrics submitted by youlooksogoodinblue
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