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.
You're coming a long, long way
I wonder if you should stay
Oh, but what if you could say
Everything to make my day
So take all of your time, darling
You know I'm not dreaming away, or am I?
Just tell me all you're thinking
At every step of the way
'Cause when you get here we can play
Oh, when you get here what will I say?
Oh, when you get here we'll make a day of it
And we'll wonder, is this it?
My heart is racing
To think that you're in reach
Goosebumps and all those highs and lows
Will you understand how it feels?
'Cause when you get here I will play
This one song that I wrote today
Oh, when you get here can we make a day of it
And just wonder, is this it?
Goosebumps and all those highs and lows
Will you understand how it feels?
I wonder if you should stay
Oh, but what if you could say
Everything to make my day
So take all of your time, darling
You know I'm not dreaming away, or am I?
Just tell me all you're thinking
At every step of the way
'Cause when you get here we can play
Oh, when you get here what will I say?
Oh, when you get here we'll make a day of it
And we'll wonder, is this it?
My heart is racing
To think that you're in reach
Goosebumps and all those highs and lows
Will you understand how it feels?
'Cause when you get here I will play
This one song that I wrote today
Oh, when you get here can we make a day of it
And just wonder, is this it?
Goosebumps and all those highs and lows
Will you understand how it feels?
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