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.
Lying in my bed I hear the clock tick and think of you
Caught up in circles confusion is nothing new
You say go slow; I fall behind
The second hand unwinds
Chorus:
If you're lost you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you; I'll be waiting
Time after time
Time after time
Time after time
Sometimes you picture me I'm walking too far ahead
You're calling to me I can't hear just what you've said
You say go slow; I fall behind
The second hand unwinds
Chorus
After my picture fades and darkness has turned to gray
Watching through windows, you're wondering if I'm ok
But you say go slow; I fall behind
The drum beats out of time
Chorus
If you're lost you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you I'll be waiting
(I'll always be waiting)
Time after time
Time after time
Time after time
Caught up in circles confusion is nothing new
You say go slow; I fall behind
The second hand unwinds
Chorus:
If you're lost you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you; I'll be waiting
Time after time
Time after time
Time after time
Sometimes you picture me I'm walking too far ahead
You're calling to me I can't hear just what you've said
You say go slow; I fall behind
The second hand unwinds
Chorus
After my picture fades and darkness has turned to gray
Watching through windows, you're wondering if I'm ok
But you say go slow; I fall behind
The drum beats out of time
Chorus
If you're lost you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you I'll be waiting
(I'll always be waiting)
Time after time
Time after time
Time after time
Lyrics submitted by Jerriica
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