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.
Close your eyes, it's easier that way
A golden cup and a toast to kings
Lost and decayed we are cut beyond our saving
But we home now, the room is still warm
Fell in love with an angel, a heart that isn't cold
Say goodnight, we are dying, just hold on
I've blessed these shadows and tasted every one
They can't steal our love tonight
A century of open arms that shield the light
This battle scar is healing
Cast all the pain to the tourniquet that binds me
We are home now, The sun won't hurt you anymore
Fell in love with an angel, a heart that isn't cold
Say goodnight, we are dying, just hold on
I've blessed these shadows and tasted every one
They can't steal our love tonight
Love has given me a reason to live
Love has given me a reason to die
Fell in love with an angel, a heart that isn't cold
Say goodnight, we are dying, just hold on
I've blessed these shadows and tasted every one
They can't steal our love tonight
Fell in love with an angel, a heart that isn't cold...
I can feel the pain of the sun as it lights up the air
I can taste the hope, it's everywhere...
Love has given me reason to live
and Love has given me a reason to say goodbye
A golden cup and a toast to kings
Lost and decayed we are cut beyond our saving
But we home now, the room is still warm
Fell in love with an angel, a heart that isn't cold
Say goodnight, we are dying, just hold on
I've blessed these shadows and tasted every one
They can't steal our love tonight
A century of open arms that shield the light
This battle scar is healing
Cast all the pain to the tourniquet that binds me
We are home now, The sun won't hurt you anymore
Fell in love with an angel, a heart that isn't cold
Say goodnight, we are dying, just hold on
I've blessed these shadows and tasted every one
They can't steal our love tonight
Love has given me a reason to live
Love has given me a reason to die
Fell in love with an angel, a heart that isn't cold
Say goodnight, we are dying, just hold on
I've blessed these shadows and tasted every one
They can't steal our love tonight
Fell in love with an angel, a heart that isn't cold...
I can feel the pain of the sun as it lights up the air
I can taste the hope, it's everywhere...
Love has given me reason to live
and Love has given me a reason to say goodbye
Lyrics submitted by GeeEyeGeff
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