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.
You tried to spit at the sun
Burn it out, like a burning ember
(The ember burns inside)
As you call under the moon
Make it heard
Let this be straight forever
(The ember burns inside)
'Cause the life you live is less than alive
As they scream
"Let them burn"
You know you'll burn at the hands of your king
As they scream
"Let them burn"
You know you won't
You won't forgive them
She crawls through the dirt like a four-legged spider
He's there, laying beside her
As the serpent's tongue is wrapped around her neck
Let them burn
Let them burn
And he knows that she died inside
And he knows
Open all the voiceless souls
Into the ears of a traitor
I still see a believer
The witness is here
It seems that which hang men over
But I can show them the portal to saviour
As empty words to forgive
The witness is here
Open all the voiceless souls
She falls to her knees, and she begs for forgiveness
As the Heavens open their gates
But one glance and a fire blazed
But it brought back your soul and a portal to saviour
Burn it out, like a burning ember
(The ember burns inside)
As you call under the moon
Make it heard
Let this be straight forever
(The ember burns inside)
'Cause the life you live is less than alive
As they scream
"Let them burn"
You know you'll burn at the hands of your king
As they scream
"Let them burn"
You know you won't
You won't forgive them
She crawls through the dirt like a four-legged spider
He's there, laying beside her
As the serpent's tongue is wrapped around her neck
Let them burn
Let them burn
And he knows that she died inside
And he knows
Open all the voiceless souls
Into the ears of a traitor
I still see a believer
The witness is here
It seems that which hang men over
But I can show them the portal to saviour
As empty words to forgive
The witness is here
Open all the voiceless souls
She falls to her knees, and she begs for forgiveness
As the Heavens open their gates
But one glance and a fire blazed
But it brought back your soul and a portal to saviour
Lyrics submitted by Silent Opinion
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Wow nobody has commented yet? This was a powerful song to me... But anyways, I think it is about a guy that loves a witch or satanist. She has been caught and is going to be burned at the stake. (obviously this is a long time ago)
"You know you'll burn at the hands of your king As they scream "Let them burn" You know you won't You won't forgive them
She crawls through the dirt like a four-legged spider He's there, laying beside her As the serpent's tongue is wrapped around her neck Let them burn Let them burn"
He loves her too much to let her go to hell, and he still sees hope for her.
"Open all the voiceless souls Into the ears of a traitor I still see a believer The witness is here"
He seems to know that he is her last chance at being saved and accepting Jesus.
"It seems that which hang men over But I can show them the portal to saviour As empty words to forgive The witness is here"
Finally, just before the flames engulf her, she looks to heaven and cries out to God.
"Open all the voiceless souls She falls to her knees, and she begs for forgiveness As the Heavens open their gates The wood burns and a fire blazed But he bought back your soul with the blood of the saviour" (I have the lyrics with the cd insert)
A beautiful picture of the saving grace of Christ, illustrating that no matter what anyone has done, they can be redeemed.
Correct lyrics:<br /> <br /> You tried to spit at the sun--<br /> blot it out like a burning ember.<br /> (She has a porcelain soul)<br /> <br /> As you crawl under the moon, make it hurt;<br /> make this bed and sleep forever,<br /> (she has a porcelain soul)<br /> <br /> because the life you live is less than alive.<br /> as they scream, "let them burn!"<br /> you know you'll burn at the hands of your kin<br /> (as they scream, "let them burn!")<br /> <br /> You know you won't, won't forgive them.<br /> <br /> She crawls through the dirt like a four-legged spider.<br /> He's there, laying beside her<br /> when the serpents tongue is wrapped around her neck.<br /> <br /> "Let them burn!<br /> Let them burn!"<br /> <br /> And he knows that she died inside (and he knows).<br /> <br /> Open hands hold porcelain souls.<br /> Into the eyes of a traitor, I still see a believer.<br /> The witness is here.<br /> <br /> She's a witch and I love her.<br /> Buy back her soul with the blood of a savior.<br /> Is it too much to forgive?<br /> The witness is here.<br /> <br /> Open hands hold porcelain souls.<br /> <br /> She falls to her knees and she begs for forgiveness.<br /> As the heavens open their gates, the wood burns and the fire blazes<br /> but he bought back her soul with the blood of a savior.
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