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.
Bet you thought that I'd be broken
Mascara streaking down my cheek
Devastated, out the door way
In a daze, a state of disbelief
I bet you'd like that
Seeing me get mad
But baby I won't satisfy your need
I've already been there, done that
I'll be fine even if you leave
I don't need you anymore
And don't you know
That you were the one that made me strong
You made me stand up on my own
With every cruel intention
You helped me find my independence
Yeah, It's all because of you
That I have the strength I do
To turn my pain to passion instead of crashing
Boy, I'm thanking you
Boy, I'm thanking you
Thinking back on how you changed me
Everytime you tried to put me down
And even though you really hurt me
Underneath, myself is what I found
Take a look inside these eyes now
And say the things you want to say to me
'Cause I've already spread my wings out
And your the one
The one who set me free
I don't need you anymore
And dont you know
That you were the one that made me strong
You made me stand up on my own
With every cruel intention
You helped me find my independence
Yeah, It's all because of you
That I have the strength I do
To turn my pain to passion instead of crashing
Boy, I'm thanking you
For all the tears I cried
For all the sacrafice
For all the drama
'Cause in the end it made me stronger
So trust me I'll be fine
Baby, I'll survive
Without you in my life
But I want you to know
That you
Were the one that broke my heart
But I won't fall apart
No, I'm so moving on
Cause baby
That you were the one that made me strong
You made me stand up on my own
With every cruel intention
You helped me find my independence
Yeah, It's all because of you
That I have the strength I do
To turn my pain to passion instead of crashing
Boy, I'm thanking you
(Were the one that made me strong)
Boy, I'm thanking you
(Were the one that made me strong)
Boy, I'm thanking you
Boy, I'm thanking you
Mascara streaking down my cheek
Devastated, out the door way
In a daze, a state of disbelief
I bet you'd like that
Seeing me get mad
But baby I won't satisfy your need
I've already been there, done that
I'll be fine even if you leave
I don't need you anymore
And don't you know
That you were the one that made me strong
You made me stand up on my own
With every cruel intention
You helped me find my independence
Yeah, It's all because of you
That I have the strength I do
To turn my pain to passion instead of crashing
Boy, I'm thanking you
Boy, I'm thanking you
Thinking back on how you changed me
Everytime you tried to put me down
And even though you really hurt me
Underneath, myself is what I found
Take a look inside these eyes now
And say the things you want to say to me
'Cause I've already spread my wings out
And your the one
The one who set me free
I don't need you anymore
And dont you know
That you were the one that made me strong
You made me stand up on my own
With every cruel intention
You helped me find my independence
Yeah, It's all because of you
That I have the strength I do
To turn my pain to passion instead of crashing
Boy, I'm thanking you
For all the tears I cried
For all the sacrafice
For all the drama
'Cause in the end it made me stronger
So trust me I'll be fine
Baby, I'll survive
Without you in my life
But I want you to know
That you
Were the one that broke my heart
But I won't fall apart
No, I'm so moving on
Cause baby
That you were the one that made me strong
You made me stand up on my own
With every cruel intention
You helped me find my independence
Yeah, It's all because of you
That I have the strength I do
To turn my pain to passion instead of crashing
Boy, I'm thanking you
(Were the one that made me strong)
Boy, I'm thanking you
(Were the one that made me strong)
Boy, I'm thanking you
Boy, I'm thanking you
Lyrics submitted by iheartyoubaby
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