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.
I knew all along that I did this
I got no one else to blame
You didn't know that I was a risk
and it's such a crying shame
How you gave me all of you
and wanted nothing else from me
but to make some time for you
but I all I made you was lonely
I couldn't see, but now I know
That I acted selfishly
I should've known that I'd let you down
Cause you so much misery
Forever to Bleed
Forever to Bleed
Forever to Bleed
Forever to Bleed
I should've been there
I should've been there
I should've been there
I should've been there
All of the times you used to cry
Because I would let you down
I'm losing time
I shoudld've tried a little more to be around
But I didn't know that you were hurting
I was just too blind
The only thing I know for certain is
that you, I'll never find
I couldn't see, but now I know
That I acted selfishly
I should've known that I'd let you down
Cause you so much misery
Forever to Bleed
Forever to Bleed
Forever to Bleed
Forever to Bleed
I should've been there
I should've been there
I should've been there
I should've been there
I'm filled with regret
I'm gone attempt to soak myself in misery
Now in your life, I'll take my time
No more yearning without me
but it hurts to think of you all by yourself
but now I see
and I apologize for all the times
I left you home waiting for me
I couldn't see, but now I know
That I acted selfishly
I should've known that I'd let you down
Cause you so much misery
Forever to Bleed
Forever to Bleed
Forever to Bleed
Forever to Bleed
I should've been there
I should've been there
I should've been there
I should've been there
I'm gonna be there
I'm gonna be there
I'm gonna be there...
I got no one else to blame
You didn't know that I was a risk
and it's such a crying shame
How you gave me all of you
and wanted nothing else from me
but to make some time for you
but I all I made you was lonely
I couldn't see, but now I know
That I acted selfishly
I should've known that I'd let you down
Cause you so much misery
Forever to Bleed
Forever to Bleed
Forever to Bleed
Forever to Bleed
I should've been there
I should've been there
I should've been there
I should've been there
All of the times you used to cry
Because I would let you down
I'm losing time
I shoudld've tried a little more to be around
But I didn't know that you were hurting
I was just too blind
The only thing I know for certain is
that you, I'll never find
I couldn't see, but now I know
That I acted selfishly
I should've known that I'd let you down
Cause you so much misery
Forever to Bleed
Forever to Bleed
Forever to Bleed
Forever to Bleed
I should've been there
I should've been there
I should've been there
I should've been there
I'm filled with regret
I'm gone attempt to soak myself in misery
Now in your life, I'll take my time
No more yearning without me
but it hurts to think of you all by yourself
but now I see
and I apologize for all the times
I left you home waiting for me
I couldn't see, but now I know
That I acted selfishly
I should've known that I'd let you down
Cause you so much misery
Forever to Bleed
Forever to Bleed
Forever to Bleed
Forever to Bleed
I should've been there
I should've been there
I should've been there
I should've been there
I'm gonna be there
I'm gonna be there
I'm gonna be there...
Lyrics submitted by Majesa
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