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.
Girl, when I look at you
You look through me like I'm not even there
I'm trying not to give up
To be strong but I'm afraid to say I'm scared
I can't find the place your heart is hiding
And I'm no quitter but I'm tired of fighting
Baby I love you
Don't want to lose you
Don't make me let you go
Took such a long time for me to find you
Don't make me let you go
Baby, I'm begging please
And I'm down here on my knees
I don't want to have to set you free
Don't make me
What if when I'm long gone it dawns on you, you just might want me back?
Let me make myself clear
If I leave here its done, I'm gone, that's that
You carry my love around
Like it's a heavy burden
I'm about to take it back
Are you sure it's worth it?
Baby I love you
Don't want to lose you
Don't make me let you go
Took such a long time for me to find you
Don't make me let you go
Baby, I'm begging please
And I'm down here on my knees
I don't want to have to set you free
Don't make me
Baby, I'm begging please
And I'm down here on my knees
I don't want to have to set you free
Don't make me
You look through me like I'm not even there
I'm trying not to give up
To be strong but I'm afraid to say I'm scared
I can't find the place your heart is hiding
And I'm no quitter but I'm tired of fighting
Baby I love you
Don't want to lose you
Don't make me let you go
Took such a long time for me to find you
Don't make me let you go
Baby, I'm begging please
And I'm down here on my knees
I don't want to have to set you free
Don't make me
What if when I'm long gone it dawns on you, you just might want me back?
Let me make myself clear
If I leave here its done, I'm gone, that's that
You carry my love around
Like it's a heavy burden
I'm about to take it back
Are you sure it's worth it?
Baby I love you
Don't want to lose you
Don't make me let you go
Took such a long time for me to find you
Don't make me let you go
Baby, I'm begging please
And I'm down here on my knees
I don't want to have to set you free
Don't make me
Baby, I'm begging please
And I'm down here on my knees
I don't want to have to set you free
Don't make me
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Just heard this song for the first time and loved it.
To me, I think it could mean a man and a woman have just recently broken up, and the guy doesn't want to give her up and doesn't want to get her out of his mind.
This song means a lot because it sounds like what I'm going through right now...
this song is word for word..me and my loves relationship.
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you all got it right. but its a wonderfully bittersweet song. This and "austin" are his best.
i think its more along the emotional barrier part, as he says " i cant find the place your heart is hiding" she has put this wall up and obviously he sees great things and does not want to let her go but how can they have a good and loving relationship when she keeps holding back and being true to herself, thats my take on this song
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