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.
In this hour I am here ready and willing to be skinned alive. Why am I consumed with such a mind to where I cannot control my emotion? Stress consumes my every thought and sleep will not come, such a distaste I have.
Therefore, I have come to a point where I am standing dazed and I beg you please carry this burden, this weight. for what lesson must I gain from this anxiety? I know that it has been said not to worry yet I cannot control this urge that is based upon a lack of clarity.
How I wish to reach within myself and pull this cripple from my innards. Cut this from me for the pain that I might endure in that instance would be far less than a lifetime of torture. Peace shall come and a calm I must find through the battle of the will and the mind.
Therefore, I have come to a point where I am standing dazed and I beg you please carry this burden, this weight. for what lesson must I gain from this anxiety? I know that it has been said not to worry. cut this from me for I can no longer stand still as I wish to tear at my limbs as the stress torments. I am now listening!
Will peace ever come?
Therefore, I have come to a point where I am standing dazed and I beg you please carry this burden, this weight. for what lesson must I gain from this anxiety? I know that it has been said not to worry yet I cannot control this urge that is based upon a lack of clarity.
How I wish to reach within myself and pull this cripple from my innards. Cut this from me for the pain that I might endure in that instance would be far less than a lifetime of torture. Peace shall come and a calm I must find through the battle of the will and the mind.
Therefore, I have come to a point where I am standing dazed and I beg you please carry this burden, this weight. for what lesson must I gain from this anxiety? I know that it has been said not to worry. cut this from me for I can no longer stand still as I wish to tear at my limbs as the stress torments. I am now listening!
Will peace ever come?
Lyrics submitted by JeTsEt4R-
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