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.
Though our paths in life have parted
You no longer care for me
But when you're happy with another
Won't you sometimes think of me
When the evenin' sun is sinking
Down behind the trees
And the moon is slowly rising
Won't you sometimes think of me
I'll always keep your picture
It means so much to me
And every night I'll pray, dear
That you'll sometimes think of me
Think of days that are gone, dear
Days we could recall
If you would only try, dear
But still you blame me for all
When the evenin' sun is sinking
Down behind the trees
And the moon is slowly rising
Won't you sometimes think of me
All I can say's I tried, dear
But you wouldn't let it be
So if you're ever sad and lonely
Won't you sometimes think of me
When the evenin' sun is sinking
Down behind the trees
And the moon is slowly rising
Won't you sometimes think of me
You no longer care for me
But when you're happy with another
Won't you sometimes think of me
When the evenin' sun is sinking
Down behind the trees
And the moon is slowly rising
Won't you sometimes think of me
I'll always keep your picture
It means so much to me
And every night I'll pray, dear
That you'll sometimes think of me
Think of days that are gone, dear
Days we could recall
If you would only try, dear
But still you blame me for all
When the evenin' sun is sinking
Down behind the trees
And the moon is slowly rising
Won't you sometimes think of me
All I can say's I tried, dear
But you wouldn't let it be
So if you're ever sad and lonely
Won't you sometimes think of me
When the evenin' sun is sinking
Down behind the trees
And the moon is slowly rising
Won't you sometimes think of me
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