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.
Superstitions arent meant for lovers
Under covers, undiscovered is your skin
I am lonely, please let me in
Youre probably wondering what I was proving
Are you choosing?
Am I losing you tonight?
Is it over, over?
Are we fading?
I never wanted anything the way that I want you
But my words dont seem to matter
My words dont seem to matter
And you look at me and I can see
The lies youre running to
But my words dont seem to matter
Id rather have you tested and true
Now youve had your chance
So lets try my way, its my day
To show you what youre missing, turn around
And feel the winds of change upon your face again
The warm breath of your closest friend
Im waiting, Im waiting
Are we fading?
I never wanted anything the way that I want you
But my words dont seem to matter
My words dont seem to matter
And you look at me and I can see
The lies youre running to
But my words dont seem to matter
Id rather have you tested and true
Im scared well fall apart tonight
Under the moonlight
Under the moonlight
Im scared well never make it right
Under the moonlight
Under the moonlight
Take my hand and hold it tight
Hold it tight
I never wanted anything the way that I want you
But my words dont seem to matter
My words dont seem to matter
And you look at me and I can see
The lies youre running to
But my words dont seem to matter
Id rather have you tested and true
Under covers, undiscovered is your skin
I am lonely, please let me in
Youre probably wondering what I was proving
Are you choosing?
Am I losing you tonight?
Is it over, over?
Are we fading?
I never wanted anything the way that I want you
But my words dont seem to matter
My words dont seem to matter
And you look at me and I can see
The lies youre running to
But my words dont seem to matter
Id rather have you tested and true
Now youve had your chance
So lets try my way, its my day
To show you what youre missing, turn around
And feel the winds of change upon your face again
The warm breath of your closest friend
Im waiting, Im waiting
Are we fading?
I never wanted anything the way that I want you
But my words dont seem to matter
My words dont seem to matter
And you look at me and I can see
The lies youre running to
But my words dont seem to matter
Id rather have you tested and true
Im scared well fall apart tonight
Under the moonlight
Under the moonlight
Im scared well never make it right
Under the moonlight
Under the moonlight
Take my hand and hold it tight
Hold it tight
I never wanted anything the way that I want you
But my words dont seem to matter
My words dont seem to matter
And you look at me and I can see
The lies youre running to
But my words dont seem to matter
Id rather have you tested and true
Lyrics submitted by xxemilyxx
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I think it's about an STD. 'I'd rather have you tested and true' LOL
and he's like lonely because he can't get any because his GF has a fucking STD. so he tells her to get tested. haha
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i do agree.
tested and true? will someone explain the tested part?
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I never wanted anything the way that I want you But my words dont seem to matter
this part means so much to me..
"Now youve had your chance So lets try my way, its my day To show you what youre missing, turn around And feel the winds of change upon your face again The warm breath of your closest friend Im waiting, Im waiting"
That part right there means so much to me, personally. It reminds me of past relationships when my gf left me for another guy, but discovered it really wasnt what she wanted.
Amazing song.
"Take my hand and hold it tight Hold it tight
I never wanted anything the way that I want you But my words dont seem to matter"
this song is handsdown the best. when he sings that line just out theree and everything starts up again
its too sweet