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.
Hello again, it's you and me
Kinda always like it used to be
Sippin' wine, killing time
Trying to solve life's mysteries
How's your life, it's been a while?
God it's good to see you smile
I see you reaching for your keys
Looking for a reason not to leave
If you don't know if you should stay
If you don't say what's on your mind
Baby just breathe
There's nowhere else tonight we should be
You wanna make a memory
I dug up this old photograph
Look at all that hair we had
It's bitter sweet to hear you laugh
Your phone is ringin' I don't wanna ask
If you go now I'll understand
If you stay, hey, I've gotta plan
You wanna make a memory?
You wanna steal a piece of time?
You can sing the melody to me
And I can write a couple lines
You wanna make a memory
If you don't know if you should stay
And you don't say what's on your mind
Baby just breathe
There's nowhere else tonight we should be (We should be)
(We should be)
You wanna make a memory?
You wanna steal a piece of time?
You can sing the melody to me
And I can write a couple lines
You wanna make a memory
You wanna make a memory
Kinda always like it used to be
Sippin' wine, killing time
Trying to solve life's mysteries
How's your life, it's been a while?
God it's good to see you smile
I see you reaching for your keys
Looking for a reason not to leave
If you don't know if you should stay
If you don't say what's on your mind
Baby just breathe
There's nowhere else tonight we should be
You wanna make a memory
I dug up this old photograph
Look at all that hair we had
It's bitter sweet to hear you laugh
Your phone is ringin' I don't wanna ask
If you go now I'll understand
If you stay, hey, I've gotta plan
You wanna make a memory?
You wanna steal a piece of time?
You can sing the melody to me
And I can write a couple lines
You wanna make a memory
If you don't know if you should stay
And you don't say what's on your mind
Baby just breathe
There's nowhere else tonight we should be (We should be)
(We should be)
You wanna make a memory?
You wanna steal a piece of time?
You can sing the melody to me
And I can write a couple lines
You wanna make a memory
You wanna make a memory
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And I KNOW just like when I hear this song, I think of him, that when he hears this song - he has gotta think of me. So, I think of it as our song....
Music....the things it can do...
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I love the sentiment of this song. Rather than just doing something that will soon be forgotten, he suggests taking a chance and creating a new memory. Of course, in this song, it's a bit more complicated than that, because they already have old memories from a past together, as well as new obligations to others.
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this is a beautiful song i think its about two childhood friends who are both unaware of each others feelings and this is what they are thinking one night that they want to spend it together the lyrics are sweet and well written i think this would make a lovely duet with jon and a woman
I believe this is about the singer meeting up with a ex and they both obviously still fel something for eachother but now both have moved on and feel awkward.
EXCELEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this song is pure genius, hes such a brillant songwriter.
The part about "your phone is ringing I don't want to ask" makes it seem like the other person has new commitments. The singer doesn't want to know who she is with now... but he clearly wants to be with her. Such a perfect example of sexual tension.
Thanks for this comment. You're right here I think.
Great song.
About meeting up with an old flame and having memories and old feelings come back and rush over you.
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It reminds me of my mom and her crazy relationship with her on again off again boyfriend of almost 20 years. The song plays out their life.