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.
My mistake
You should never be afraid to cut your losses
Now I know, now I know
It was mine to make
I was putting up a fight for worthless causes
Now I know, just let it go
I was dying for our moment to arrive,
Now I'm running further just to feel alive.
Don't wanna get caught up
Dreaming of your love
'Cause when I open my eyes
There's not a shot in this life
I might as well give up
And save all my good luck
For when I've got the extra change.
You can move aside
'Cause now I'm wide awake
Calling out
You don't even pick it up on nights and weekends
Over and over.
Talk about
Not giving up for all the wrongest reasons
Over and over
How was I misled for so much time?
When it's all been said and done I'll be alright
Don't wanna get caught up
Dreaming of your love
'Cause when I open my eyes
There's not a shot in this life
I might as well give up
And save all my good luck
For when I've got the extra change
You can move aside
'Cause now I'm wide awake
But is it getting any better yet?
Is it getting any better yet?
Is it getting any better yet?
The word is out that I'm not giving in
And if you're ready by now,
Well it's too late to begin
Don't wanna get caught up
Dreaming of your love
'Cause when I open my eyes...
Don't wanna get caught up
Dreaming of your love
'Cause when I open my eyes
There's not a shot in this life
I might as well give up
And save all my good luck
For when I've got the extra change
You can move aside
'Cause now I'm wide awake.
You should never be afraid to cut your losses
Now I know, now I know
It was mine to make
I was putting up a fight for worthless causes
Now I know, just let it go
I was dying for our moment to arrive,
Now I'm running further just to feel alive.
Don't wanna get caught up
Dreaming of your love
'Cause when I open my eyes
There's not a shot in this life
I might as well give up
And save all my good luck
For when I've got the extra change.
You can move aside
'Cause now I'm wide awake
Calling out
You don't even pick it up on nights and weekends
Over and over.
Talk about
Not giving up for all the wrongest reasons
Over and over
How was I misled for so much time?
When it's all been said and done I'll be alright
Don't wanna get caught up
Dreaming of your love
'Cause when I open my eyes
There's not a shot in this life
I might as well give up
And save all my good luck
For when I've got the extra change
You can move aside
'Cause now I'm wide awake
But is it getting any better yet?
Is it getting any better yet?
Is it getting any better yet?
The word is out that I'm not giving in
And if you're ready by now,
Well it's too late to begin
Don't wanna get caught up
Dreaming of your love
'Cause when I open my eyes...
Don't wanna get caught up
Dreaming of your love
'Cause when I open my eyes
There's not a shot in this life
I might as well give up
And save all my good luck
For when I've got the extra change
You can move aside
'Cause now I'm wide awake.
Lyrics submitted by ellie117
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He's wide awake now. ;)
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