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.
Now this is who we are
I am no one
I am no one's hero
I am no one
For we are not the giant men
That some may think
You are faithful when we are not
So I'd like to tell this story the way it is meant to be
Without the burden that's in our hearts
None of us would have ever found you
You are faithful when we are not
You began a work that only you can complete
Now this is who we are
I'll never know the answers
And I'll always wonder why
Now this is who we are
I'll never know the answers
And I'll always wonder why
Why we're given grace we'll never deserve?
And a second chance that we will never earn
For there is nothing I can do to save myself
For there is nothing I can do
Now this is who we are
I'll never know the answers
And I'll always wonder why
Now this is who we are
I'll never know the answers
And I'll always wonder why
And I'll always and I'll always wonder why
Now this is who we are
I'll never know the answers
And I'll always wonder why
You have let me start again
I'd rather be called weak
Than die thinking I was strong
I am no one
I am no one's hero
I am no one
For we are not the giant men
That some may think
You are faithful when we are not
So I'd like to tell this story the way it is meant to be
Without the burden that's in our hearts
None of us would have ever found you
You are faithful when we are not
You began a work that only you can complete
Now this is who we are
I'll never know the answers
And I'll always wonder why
Now this is who we are
I'll never know the answers
And I'll always wonder why
Why we're given grace we'll never deserve?
And a second chance that we will never earn
For there is nothing I can do to save myself
For there is nothing I can do
Now this is who we are
I'll never know the answers
And I'll always wonder why
Now this is who we are
I'll never know the answers
And I'll always wonder why
And I'll always and I'll always wonder why
Now this is who we are
I'll never know the answers
And I'll always wonder why
You have let me start again
I'd rather be called weak
Than die thinking I was strong
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just because it's their "most christian" album doesnt mean it's their best. yeah it's excellent, but frail words collapse was really good too with ripe, new material at the time. and it was raw as fuck. but anyways, yes Lambesis sings on Nothing Left and This Is Who We Are