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.
It’s easier to laugh
When she’s around
You’ve waited for her love
Too long
You whisper her name
Again
You want to be loved
And belong to her
What do I know
You are gone
What can I do
Hunt you down
What should I hope
Such an empty world
What will I do
Now I’m all alone
I am all alone
Bring out the waterfalls
And take your time
Just lose your temper
A crime is a crime
And be sure
You’ll die tonight
Bring out the waterfalls
Bring out the waterfalls
It’s easier to sleep
When she’s around
You’ve waited for her love
Too long
You whisper her name
Again
But you want to be loved
Now you’re all alone
You are all alone
Bring out the waterfalls
And take your time
Just lose your temper
A crime is a crime
And be sure
You’ll die tonight
So bring out the waterfalls
And take your time
Just lose your temper
A crime is a crime
And be sure
You’ll die tonight
And why did I care for you
And why did I care for you
Bring out the waterfalls
And take your time
Just lose your temper
A crime is a crime
Be sure
You’ll die tonight
Bring out the waterfalls
Until we die
Now is the time
Be sure
You’ll die tonight
And I almost wrote this song
For you
When she’s around
You’ve waited for her love
Too long
You whisper her name
Again
You want to be loved
And belong to her
What do I know
You are gone
What can I do
Hunt you down
What should I hope
Such an empty world
What will I do
Now I’m all alone
I am all alone
Bring out the waterfalls
And take your time
Just lose your temper
A crime is a crime
And be sure
You’ll die tonight
Bring out the waterfalls
Bring out the waterfalls
It’s easier to sleep
When she’s around
You’ve waited for her love
Too long
You whisper her name
Again
But you want to be loved
Now you’re all alone
You are all alone
Bring out the waterfalls
And take your time
Just lose your temper
A crime is a crime
And be sure
You’ll die tonight
So bring out the waterfalls
And take your time
Just lose your temper
A crime is a crime
And be sure
You’ll die tonight
And why did I care for you
And why did I care for you
Bring out the waterfalls
And take your time
Just lose your temper
A crime is a crime
Be sure
You’ll die tonight
Bring out the waterfalls
Until we die
Now is the time
Be sure
You’ll die tonight
And I almost wrote this song
For you
Lyrics submitted by Mindless_Acts
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