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.
Drove to your house in the hills
Where I wanted to be
The lights were all on
And I knew you were waiting for me
And that road became familiar
Like the mystery shape of your heart
[Chorus:]
And I know you loved me in your way
I'm looking forward to looking back on these days
And I'm fine, but I'm not OK
I'm looking forward to looking back on these days
The fog in the morning clouded the world that we knew
It was almost enough being lonely and living for you
And the rain came to our window
And I wish I could've stayed
[Chorus]
Let it go
Let it go sunshine
Now you know
Now you know it's time
It's time
You were asleep while I gathered my things in the dark
The burns on my fingers were all that was left of the spark
Didn't want to wake you
'Cause I knew I couldn't say
[Chorus]
I'm looking forward to looking back on these days
Where I wanted to be
The lights were all on
And I knew you were waiting for me
And that road became familiar
Like the mystery shape of your heart
[Chorus:]
And I know you loved me in your way
I'm looking forward to looking back on these days
And I'm fine, but I'm not OK
I'm looking forward to looking back on these days
The fog in the morning clouded the world that we knew
It was almost enough being lonely and living for you
And the rain came to our window
And I wish I could've stayed
[Chorus]
Let it go
Let it go sunshine
Now you know
Now you know it's time
It's time
You were asleep while I gathered my things in the dark
The burns on my fingers were all that was left of the spark
Didn't want to wake you
'Cause I knew I couldn't say
[Chorus]
I'm looking forward to looking back on these days
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