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.
the waters up to our necks now
I find it hard to breathe
you are holding tighter now
and I'm feeling warmer
now that your close to me
nobody expected this nightmare now
we all need a place to hide
this is much more then we bargained for
but I know that we'll make it through tonight
this is the day when heroes fall
empires burn and leaders follow
and if this city falls
we can hide here
we can die here
and if this planet crumbles
we can stay here
until the cavalry comes
now as you tell me your broken dreams
and as I watch you cry
I won't mention
that the walls are getting weaker
I just want to see you smile
this is the day when heroes fall
empires burn and leaders follow
this is the day when heroes fall...
and if this city falls
we can hide here we can die here
and if this planet crumbles
we can stay here
until the cavalry comes
we can put out these fires
and save the survivors
and watch the dead be raised
and we can move mountains
yeah you can move mountains
this is the day our pride will fall
our bodies burn
but that means nothing at all
I think this cave will turn to light
I think your kiss will keep me alive
and if this city falls
you can hide here we can die here
and if this planet crumbles
we can stay here
until the cavalry comes
we can stay here
until the cavalry comes
oh x2
I find it hard to breathe
you are holding tighter now
and I'm feeling warmer
now that your close to me
nobody expected this nightmare now
we all need a place to hide
this is much more then we bargained for
but I know that we'll make it through tonight
this is the day when heroes fall
empires burn and leaders follow
and if this city falls
we can hide here
we can die here
and if this planet crumbles
we can stay here
until the cavalry comes
now as you tell me your broken dreams
and as I watch you cry
I won't mention
that the walls are getting weaker
I just want to see you smile
this is the day when heroes fall
empires burn and leaders follow
this is the day when heroes fall...
and if this city falls
we can hide here we can die here
and if this planet crumbles
we can stay here
until the cavalry comes
we can put out these fires
and save the survivors
and watch the dead be raised
and we can move mountains
yeah you can move mountains
this is the day our pride will fall
our bodies burn
but that means nothing at all
I think this cave will turn to light
I think your kiss will keep me alive
and if this city falls
you can hide here we can die here
and if this planet crumbles
we can stay here
until the cavalry comes
we can stay here
until the cavalry comes
oh x2
Lyrics submitted by Chrisseh
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