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.
Before the time could take away
The truth that lies beneath this pain
It brings me back to what I hoped for this to be
But here and now I'm on my own
Ive lost the will to carry on
So shine a light to guide me home
Will you take me from this place I called
My homes forever broken
I have nothing in this heart at all
This life seems meaningless
Unspoken words can't convey
I'll move on anyway
I can't hide behind what I don't know
Have I lost it all?
Before the time could take away
All the fights I willed to save
What was left behind
You know I tried
I tried to save this place
But here and now I'm on my own
For I have walked this road alone
I gave my best to let this fall
Will you take me from this place I called
My homes forever broken
I have nothing in this heart at all
This life seems meaningless
Unspoken words can't convey
I'll move on anyway
I can't hide behind what I don't know
Have I lost it all?
Have I lost it all?
Will you take me from this place I called
My homes forever broken
I have nothing in this heart at all
[x2]
Will you take me from this place I called
My homes forever broken
I have nothing in this heart at all
This life seems meaningless
Unspoken words can't convey
I'll move on anyway
I can't hide behind what I don't know
Have I lost it all?
The truth that lies beneath this pain
It brings me back to what I hoped for this to be
But here and now I'm on my own
Ive lost the will to carry on
So shine a light to guide me home
Will you take me from this place I called
My homes forever broken
I have nothing in this heart at all
This life seems meaningless
Unspoken words can't convey
I'll move on anyway
I can't hide behind what I don't know
Have I lost it all?
Before the time could take away
All the fights I willed to save
What was left behind
You know I tried
I tried to save this place
But here and now I'm on my own
For I have walked this road alone
I gave my best to let this fall
Will you take me from this place I called
My homes forever broken
I have nothing in this heart at all
This life seems meaningless
Unspoken words can't convey
I'll move on anyway
I can't hide behind what I don't know
Have I lost it all?
Have I lost it all?
Will you take me from this place I called
My homes forever broken
I have nothing in this heart at all
[x2]
Will you take me from this place I called
My homes forever broken
I have nothing in this heart at all
This life seems meaningless
Unspoken words can't convey
I'll move on anyway
I can't hide behind what I don't know
Have I lost it all?
Lyrics submitted by simply__me
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The line should be "I have nothing in this heart AT ALL", not "I hoped," but fantastic otherwise.
it sounds like something very bad or depressing happened in his life, breakup, parents' divorce, relative or loved one died, etc. He's questioning his purpose on earth and looking for some sort of refuge from the pain he's feeling.
it sounds to me like he's saying
"I gave my best YOU let this fall."
i could be wrong, but thats wat it sounds like in the song. more so than "to", and it also makes more sense.
great song regardless.