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.
If it's a letter you want, I'll write it now
If it's a song, I'll sing it loud
If it's attention, I'll be around
And if it's space you need, I'll fly to the moon
Hoping to come back and rescue you
But that's only if you want me to
Monday morning, Monday morning
And I'm thinking All about you
(I'm thinking all about you)
Monday afternoon, it's the same old thing
(It's the same old thing)
Monday evening, Monday evening
And I really need to see you
But you're afraid of something different
I'm afraid this could be perfect
(Chorus)
Now I'm hoping you love me
And I'm thinking it might be my turn
I think you're perfect, almost perfect
And maybe I might love you
Don't be afraid of something different
I think this might be perfect
(Chorus)
Would you let me take you
Away from here tonight
And I just wanna lay by your side
Don't you be afraid
You know I'll love you forever
And though it might sound crazy
But would you be my baby?
(Chorus 2x)
If you want me too
If it's a song, I'll sing it loud
If it's attention, I'll be around
And if it's space you need, I'll fly to the moon
Hoping to come back and rescue you
But that's only if you want me to
Monday morning, Monday morning
And I'm thinking All about you
(I'm thinking all about you)
Monday afternoon, it's the same old thing
(It's the same old thing)
Monday evening, Monday evening
And I really need to see you
But you're afraid of something different
I'm afraid this could be perfect
(Chorus)
Now I'm hoping you love me
And I'm thinking it might be my turn
I think you're perfect, almost perfect
And maybe I might love you
Don't be afraid of something different
I think this might be perfect
(Chorus)
Would you let me take you
Away from here tonight
And I just wanna lay by your side
Don't you be afraid
You know I'll love you forever
And though it might sound crazy
But would you be my baby?
(Chorus 2x)
If you want me too
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