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.
It sounds good together,
You know,
My name with yours
I don’t know how you’re feelin’
But that’s where I couldn’t
Be more sure
I’ve been dreamin’ about us
Ever since the day we met
But this whole time
Nothin’ has happened yet
Well, I’m not givin’ up
But I’m not givin’ in either
I will never let you go
I ain’t gonna stop
At words neither
[Chorus]
Sometimes things don't rhyme
And sometimes things ain't fine
But hey, just give it time
Cause I’m seein’ the signs
And don't worry cause
I'll make this rhyme,
It’ll be alright,
‘Cause I’ll make this rhyme
For you, for us
Give me some time
And just trust
We can make this rhyme
It may be hard,
And we’re gonna have to try
But I'm feelin’ good about this
Our love is gonna rhyme,
Gonna rhyme…
I know how you’re feelin’
When I’m always near
I can hear it in your voice
That I take away your fears
That’s alright,
You don’t gotta let ‘em know
That we’re gonna be together
It’s been this way since the get go
We both can feel it
Just a few more days
Until we try it all
In our own ways
I’ll be ready for you
And I hope you’ll do the same
I can’t wait anymore
‘Cause baby, I need a change
We’ll be turnin’
A new page
In our book labeled,
‘Brand New Day, Our Way’
[Chorus]
Sometimes things don't rhyme
And sometimes things ain't fine
But hey, just give it time
Cause I’m seein’ the signs
And don't worry cause
I'll make this rhyme,
It’ll be alright,
‘Cause I’ll make this rhyme
For you, for us
Give me some time
And just trust
We can make this rhyme
It may be hard,
And we’re gonna have to try
But I'm feelin’ good about this
Our love is gonna rhyme,
Gonna rhyme…
And we’ll be turnin’ a new page
In our book labeled
‘Brand New Day, Our Way’
What do ya say?
Brand new day, just our way
You know,
My name with yours
I don’t know how you’re feelin’
But that’s where I couldn’t
Be more sure
I’ve been dreamin’ about us
Ever since the day we met
But this whole time
Nothin’ has happened yet
Well, I’m not givin’ up
But I’m not givin’ in either
I will never let you go
I ain’t gonna stop
At words neither
[Chorus]
Sometimes things don't rhyme
And sometimes things ain't fine
But hey, just give it time
Cause I’m seein’ the signs
And don't worry cause
I'll make this rhyme,
It’ll be alright,
‘Cause I’ll make this rhyme
For you, for us
Give me some time
And just trust
We can make this rhyme
It may be hard,
And we’re gonna have to try
But I'm feelin’ good about this
Our love is gonna rhyme,
Gonna rhyme…
I know how you’re feelin’
When I’m always near
I can hear it in your voice
That I take away your fears
That’s alright,
You don’t gotta let ‘em know
That we’re gonna be together
It’s been this way since the get go
We both can feel it
Just a few more days
Until we try it all
In our own ways
I’ll be ready for you
And I hope you’ll do the same
I can’t wait anymore
‘Cause baby, I need a change
We’ll be turnin’
A new page
In our book labeled,
‘Brand New Day, Our Way’
[Chorus]
Sometimes things don't rhyme
And sometimes things ain't fine
But hey, just give it time
Cause I’m seein’ the signs
And don't worry cause
I'll make this rhyme,
It’ll be alright,
‘Cause I’ll make this rhyme
For you, for us
Give me some time
And just trust
We can make this rhyme
It may be hard,
And we’re gonna have to try
But I'm feelin’ good about this
Our love is gonna rhyme,
Gonna rhyme…
And we’ll be turnin’ a new page
In our book labeled
‘Brand New Day, Our Way’
What do ya say?
Brand new day, just our way
Lyrics submitted by UnReQuiTeD x L0vE
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