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.
Break through hoping your demons can't catch you
So many people with a good view
If you should ever be the one to hit the ground
There's stop signs on the wrong highway
And it's so dark looking for answers
But your headlights have already gone out
You're looking for a spark
Can April hours spring
Signs of life in me
A heart that's been buried in the ground
Can't break if it's never found
I spent so much time digging that grave
And even if it's pain that I feel
At least I know that it's real
I'd rather be broken than afraid
Can April hours spring
Signs of life in me
It's a long ride don't think it's over
It's a fine line between disaster and a good time
Pick up the pieces and find out who you are
It's a cool sound you know you're hiding
For a meltdown feeling the pressure
Like a landslide you have to figure out why you fell apart
Can April hours spring
Signs of life in me
A heart that's been buried in the ground
Can't break if it's never found
I spent so much time digging that grave
And even if it's pain that I feel
At least I know that it's real
I'd rather be broken than afraid
Can April hours spring
Signs of life in me
Yeah, oh
Just slow down and take it in stride, yeah
There's no deadlines as long as you're alive, yeah
Alive, yeah
Alive, yeah
Just slow down and take it in stride, yeah
There's no deadlines as long as you're alive, yeah
Alive, yeah
Just slow down and take it in stride, yeah
There's no deadlines as long as you're alive, yeah
Alive, yeah
So many people with a good view
If you should ever be the one to hit the ground
There's stop signs on the wrong highway
And it's so dark looking for answers
But your headlights have already gone out
You're looking for a spark
Can April hours spring
Signs of life in me
A heart that's been buried in the ground
Can't break if it's never found
I spent so much time digging that grave
And even if it's pain that I feel
At least I know that it's real
I'd rather be broken than afraid
Can April hours spring
Signs of life in me
It's a long ride don't think it's over
It's a fine line between disaster and a good time
Pick up the pieces and find out who you are
It's a cool sound you know you're hiding
For a meltdown feeling the pressure
Like a landslide you have to figure out why you fell apart
Can April hours spring
Signs of life in me
A heart that's been buried in the ground
Can't break if it's never found
I spent so much time digging that grave
And even if it's pain that I feel
At least I know that it's real
I'd rather be broken than afraid
Can April hours spring
Signs of life in me
Yeah, oh
Just slow down and take it in stride, yeah
There's no deadlines as long as you're alive, yeah
Alive, yeah
Alive, yeah
Just slow down and take it in stride, yeah
There's no deadlines as long as you're alive, yeah
Alive, yeah
Just slow down and take it in stride, yeah
There's no deadlines as long as you're alive, yeah
Alive, yeah
Lyrics submitted by jasonwadeofcourse
Signs Of Life Lyrics as written by Jude Anthony Cole Jason Michael Wade
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
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Hey, what does he mean with "Can April hours spring"?