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.
Through the storms and the lie
Baby, you stood by my side
And life is wine
But there are days in this life
When you see the teeth marks of time
Two lovers divide
Sound meets sound, babe
Her echoes, they surround
And all that we need is one thing
Now what is there to allow?
Babe, it's time we gave something new a try
All alone we may fight, so just let us be free
And, baby, tonight
I see your lips are on fire
And life is wine
Now the windows are open, the moon is so bright
There's no one who can tell us
What love brings for you and I
Sound meets sound, babe
The echoes, they surround
And all that we need is one thing
Now what is there to allow?
Babe, it's time we give something new a try
All alone we may fight, so just let us be free tonight
Through the storms and the lie
Baby, you stood by my side
And life is wine
You feel the sweet breath of time
It's whispering its truth, not mine
There's no "I" in threesome
And I am all for it!
Babe, it's time we give something new a try
All alone we may fight, and feathers bend like trees in the moonlight
Babe, it's time we give something new a try
All alone we may fight, so just let us be free tonight
Baby, you stood by my side
And life is wine
But there are days in this life
When you see the teeth marks of time
Two lovers divide
Sound meets sound, babe
Her echoes, they surround
And all that we need is one thing
Now what is there to allow?
Babe, it's time we gave something new a try
All alone we may fight, so just let us be free
And, baby, tonight
I see your lips are on fire
And life is wine
Now the windows are open, the moon is so bright
There's no one who can tell us
What love brings for you and I
Sound meets sound, babe
The echoes, they surround
And all that we need is one thing
Now what is there to allow?
Babe, it's time we give something new a try
All alone we may fight, so just let us be free tonight
Through the storms and the lie
Baby, you stood by my side
And life is wine
You feel the sweet breath of time
It's whispering its truth, not mine
There's no "I" in threesome
And I am all for it!
Babe, it's time we give something new a try
All alone we may fight, and feathers bend like trees in the moonlight
Babe, it's time we give something new a try
All alone we may fight, so just let us be free tonight
Lyrics submitted by ZombieStar
No I In Threesome Lyrics as written by Daniel Kessler Carlos Dengler
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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Ok, first of all... the lyrics posted are wrong, fnava21 finally nailed. There are so many interpretations, literally, poetic devices, some peolpe say that is all about sex and some others think that is about have a threesome to save a worn relationship, is just my opinion but, there's something more about this song, well...
Through the storms and the light/Baby, you stood by my side/And life is wine But there are days in this life/When you see the teeth marks of time/Two lovers divide...
here, the guy is describing a relationship who grows with time and of course has ups and downs but still in love of eachother no matter what.
Sound meets sound, babe/Her echoes, they surround/And all that we need is one thing/Now what is there to allow. Babe, it's time we gave something new a try/Oh, alone we may fight/So just let us be three
He's sure about the feelings for her, but maybe something else could make them more happy, something new, something fresh.
And baby, tonight/I see your lips are on fire/And life is wine/Now the windows are open/The moon is so bright/'Cause no one can tell us what love brings for you and I
The metaphors about the open windows and the bright moon refer that they have a good life together and realize that it's time, the path is clear and they can clearly see their future. When he says 'I see your lips are on fire' maybe refer that things are getting hot and they'll make love.
Babe, it's time we give something new a try/Oh, alone we may fight/So just let us be three/ 'Tonight'
It's a fact, tonight will occur. He's saying that they cease to be a couple to become parents and be three.
Through the storms and the light/Baby, you stood by my side/And life is wine You feel the sweet breath of time/It's whispering its truth, not mine/There's no "I"/In threesome And I am all for it
Again it's a love declaration, they have been through a lot of things together and as the wine cliche says: wine tastes better with time, so as life. Here, he's trying to say that they are getting old and reached the stage when don't want to be alone anymore, and he's completely sure and wants to start a family because they need to leave selfishness behind, because when you are a parent, nothing matters more than the family and that's why there's no I in threesome.
At least, is the best interpretation that can be given.