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.
Sometimes I don't feel alright
Keeps me shaking, up all night
And there's nothing I can do
But I want to talk to you
This shit's making me feel bad
I'm so sick of feeling sad
Why can't I shake this mess?
Keeps on running through my head
I can't get out of bed
Stomache's sick, dizzy head
Singing helps alright,
But I been singing all night
Trying to open up my eyes
Take some time to realize
Sometimes shit won't feel alright
Got to remember to fight
Off the darkness that comes in,
Sometimes.
Turn that sorrow into something that feels right
You're a true friend I can count on, when I'm blue
You pull me up, you dust me off, you pull me through.
Sometimes looks aren't on my side
Keeps me shaking, up all night
And there's nothing I can do
But I want to talk to you
This shit's making me feel bad
I'm so sick of feeling sad
Why can't I shake this mess?
Always running through my head
Now I can't get out of bed
Stomache's sick, dizzy head
Singing helps alright,
But I been singing all night
Try to open up my eyes
Take some time to realize
Sometimes shit won't feel alright
Got to remember to fight
Off the darkness that creeps in,
Sometimes.
And turn that sadness into something that feels right
Cause you're a true friend I can count on, when I'm blue
You pull me up, you dust me off, you pull me through.
You're my love
(wha-ah-ah-oh)
Yeah, you're my love
(wha-ah-ah-oh)
Its true you're my love
(wha-ah-ah-oh)
Darling, it's true
(Doo-doo-doo-doo)
Keeps me shaking, up all night
And there's nothing I can do
But I want to talk to you
This shit's making me feel bad
I'm so sick of feeling sad
Why can't I shake this mess?
Keeps on running through my head
I can't get out of bed
Stomache's sick, dizzy head
Singing helps alright,
But I been singing all night
Trying to open up my eyes
Take some time to realize
Sometimes shit won't feel alright
Got to remember to fight
Off the darkness that comes in,
Sometimes.
Turn that sorrow into something that feels right
You're a true friend I can count on, when I'm blue
You pull me up, you dust me off, you pull me through.
Sometimes looks aren't on my side
Keeps me shaking, up all night
And there's nothing I can do
But I want to talk to you
This shit's making me feel bad
I'm so sick of feeling sad
Why can't I shake this mess?
Always running through my head
Now I can't get out of bed
Stomache's sick, dizzy head
Singing helps alright,
But I been singing all night
Try to open up my eyes
Take some time to realize
Sometimes shit won't feel alright
Got to remember to fight
Off the darkness that creeps in,
Sometimes.
And turn that sadness into something that feels right
Cause you're a true friend I can count on, when I'm blue
You pull me up, you dust me off, you pull me through.
You're my love
(wha-ah-ah-oh)
Yeah, you're my love
(wha-ah-ah-oh)
Its true you're my love
(wha-ah-ah-oh)
Darling, it's true
(Doo-doo-doo-doo)
Lyrics submitted by SeaOfTroubles, edited by kellyedge
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