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.
Oh you know that I'll give you my heart
Even if it's torn apart
Coz I've come too far to be scared
And I don't regret what we shared
But you know that I'll love you for good
And I'll love you much more than I should
And I can't help but cry when you're so far away
But I'll smile coz I hope that you'll be back one day
Chorus:
If I died in your arms
Would you then give me your love
Would you tell me that you need me
and that I was the one
Now there's nothing I can say to you
To make you feel the same way too
When you walk away I just want to die
And I try not to break down and cry
But you know that I love you this way
Enough to let go and let you walk away
And maybe you'll come back maybe you won't
But when you're not with me I feel so alone
Chorus x2
Now there's one thing I need you to know
Coz you think that you just know me so
That I'll be there if you ask me to
If you only knew
That I love you so much that it hurts
My broken heart feels so much worse
You do what you want coz I gave you my best
And you know something,
If you ask me, I would say yes
Chorus x3
Would you tell that you need me and that I was the one x2
Even if it's torn apart
Coz I've come too far to be scared
And I don't regret what we shared
But you know that I'll love you for good
And I'll love you much more than I should
And I can't help but cry when you're so far away
But I'll smile coz I hope that you'll be back one day
Chorus:
If I died in your arms
Would you then give me your love
Would you tell me that you need me
and that I was the one
Now there's nothing I can say to you
To make you feel the same way too
When you walk away I just want to die
And I try not to break down and cry
But you know that I love you this way
Enough to let go and let you walk away
And maybe you'll come back maybe you won't
But when you're not with me I feel so alone
Chorus x2
Now there's one thing I need you to know
Coz you think that you just know me so
That I'll be there if you ask me to
If you only knew
That I love you so much that it hurts
My broken heart feels so much worse
You do what you want coz I gave you my best
And you know something,
If you ask me, I would say yes
Chorus x3
Would you tell that you need me and that I was the one x2
Lyrics submitted by ditzibum
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This is my favorite by Colleen. I can't listen to this one enough. Her voice and emotion are perfect for the lyrics. He's left her and she misses the man she loves. She's accepted the fact that he's gone, but a part of her still hopes he'll return. It's a long song (over 7 minutes) yet it's never long enough. Great great song...her best !
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