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.
Believe me
This isn't quite what I wanted
I wish that you would take a look inside
And trust everything that you know
It's time now
To take a step back and think friend
Cause the decisions you're about to make
Make things harder for you
You got a good head on your shoulders
But you've waited way too long
Now you're rushed with a decision
And I hope that you stay strong
Cause we've got the answers
Please stop running around
Always running around
Tried so hard to help you
Keep your feet on the ground
Keep your feet on the ground
Here to listen to you
To help you through hard times
We know exactly what you're going through tonight
Think for yourself
Why you can't even think straight
Try to work things out
The way you know and predict it
But they don't know, they can't judge you
That's what you care about
Help them make money
To try and feed a family
Appreciate the things that you do
You've got to get up now and start a better life
Cause we've got the answers
Please stop running around
Always running around
Tried so hard to help you
Keep your feet on the ground
Keep your feet on the ground
Here to listen to you
And help you through hard times
We know exactly what you're going through tonight
You know that you hate the things you have seen
(Keep on running, oh you keep on running)
Deliberately hiding from all your dreams
(Keep on running, oh you keep on running)
You sit there and you worry, always in a hurry
But we make the time if it makes you happy
Just so you know
I've been building all of these things
From the ground up to the sky
Took a very long time, don't give up
Cause you've fighting way too long to let go of your lies
Take a step, find your path and you'll know
Cause we've got the answers
Please stop running around
Always running around
Tried so hard to help you
Keep your feet on the ground
Keep your feet on the ground
Here to listen to you
To help you through hard times
We know exactly (We know exactly)
We know exactly (We know exactly)
We know exactly what you're going through tonight
This isn't quite what I wanted
I wish that you would take a look inside
And trust everything that you know
It's time now
To take a step back and think friend
Cause the decisions you're about to make
Make things harder for you
You got a good head on your shoulders
But you've waited way too long
Now you're rushed with a decision
And I hope that you stay strong
Cause we've got the answers
Please stop running around
Always running around
Tried so hard to help you
Keep your feet on the ground
Keep your feet on the ground
Here to listen to you
To help you through hard times
We know exactly what you're going through tonight
Think for yourself
Why you can't even think straight
Try to work things out
The way you know and predict it
But they don't know, they can't judge you
That's what you care about
Help them make money
To try and feed a family
Appreciate the things that you do
You've got to get up now and start a better life
Cause we've got the answers
Please stop running around
Always running around
Tried so hard to help you
Keep your feet on the ground
Keep your feet on the ground
Here to listen to you
And help you through hard times
We know exactly what you're going through tonight
You know that you hate the things you have seen
(Keep on running, oh you keep on running)
Deliberately hiding from all your dreams
(Keep on running, oh you keep on running)
You sit there and you worry, always in a hurry
But we make the time if it makes you happy
Just so you know
I've been building all of these things
From the ground up to the sky
Took a very long time, don't give up
Cause you've fighting way too long to let go of your lies
Take a step, find your path and you'll know
Cause we've got the answers
Please stop running around
Always running around
Tried so hard to help you
Keep your feet on the ground
Keep your feet on the ground
Here to listen to you
To help you through hard times
We know exactly (We know exactly)
We know exactly (We know exactly)
We know exactly what you're going through tonight
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