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.
How much must I curse your name
And put your beliefs to shame
Before you prove yourself
And end this life?
End this life
And I'll say a fucking prayer
Because I know it won't be answered
Where is your god?
Where is your god?
Where is your fucking god?
And even if I don't believe you
I pray for the day
I pray for the day
That you end this life
So please take me away
I want the hand of god
To come and strike me down
I want the hand of god
To come and strike me down
Where is your god?
Where is your god?
Where is your fucking god?
For all the prayers that go unanswered
For all the prayers that go unanswered
Why do you think that is?
For the families that waste their time
Open your eyes
And all your prayers will go unanswered
Why do you think that is?
For the families that waste their time
Open your fucking eyes
And put your beliefs to shame
Before you prove yourself
And end this life?
End this life
And I'll say a fucking prayer
Because I know it won't be answered
Where is your god?
Where is your god?
Where is your fucking god?
And even if I don't believe you
I pray for the day
I pray for the day
That you end this life
So please take me away
I want the hand of god
To come and strike me down
I want the hand of god
To come and strike me down
Where is your god?
Where is your god?
Where is your fucking god?
For all the prayers that go unanswered
For all the prayers that go unanswered
Why do you think that is?
For the families that waste their time
Open your eyes
And all your prayers will go unanswered
Why do you think that is?
For the families that waste their time
Open your fucking eyes
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not at all. same here and... to an extent... i agree with him.... i feel like telling god to hurt me sometimes to prove hes actually here. i listen to all kinds of anti-christian/god metal... and if you understand people, you will understand that they are just searching and god is silent.... i understand the people that turn their back.... it's more of a cry out... whether they want to admit it or not... no one really wants to burn in hell forever....
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