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.
I need this
Is it a good time for you
And if it's not just know
I may not be here when you need me
Sometimes I feel like I would die without you
And if it's too early don't worry when I say I'm sorry now
Hang on to this moment
It will be all over soon
[Chorus:]
Cause I know you'll wait for me
You'll wait for me 'til I get home
Yes, I know you'll wait for me
You'll wait for me 'til I get home
Is this what life is supposed to be about?
Sometimes it's hard, but I will help you understand it somehow
The only thing that I want from you is trust
Together we will make it through this world
We must
Hang on to this moment
It will be all over soon
[Chorus]
But if I should fall
Then you should move on
All eyes watch out for you from up above
Now don't take this wrong
But you should move on
All eyes watch over you from up above
This could be the last time that I speak with you
Just in case let's make the best of what we have until it's through
[Chorus]
Is it a good time for you
And if it's not just know
I may not be here when you need me
Sometimes I feel like I would die without you
And if it's too early don't worry when I say I'm sorry now
Hang on to this moment
It will be all over soon
[Chorus:]
Cause I know you'll wait for me
You'll wait for me 'til I get home
Yes, I know you'll wait for me
You'll wait for me 'til I get home
Is this what life is supposed to be about?
Sometimes it's hard, but I will help you understand it somehow
The only thing that I want from you is trust
Together we will make it through this world
We must
Hang on to this moment
It will be all over soon
[Chorus]
But if I should fall
Then you should move on
All eyes watch out for you from up above
Now don't take this wrong
But you should move on
All eyes watch over you from up above
This could be the last time that I speak with you
Just in case let's make the best of what we have until it's through
[Chorus]
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aristuma21 couldn't agree more. I like this song
i do agree with you both but, i think its more that he really loves this girl and he is gonna have to leave and alhtough he knows she would wait forever he wants her to move on if he fails to prove himself. i think its like he is going out to make something of himself for her and if he fails then he isnt worthy of her love that will always be waiting.
1st. comment this song is awesome i think is about someone waiting for an answer or something from the person he/she loves... but he/she is leaving but he/she will comeback someday.... and he/she knows that the other person will wait for them =] well thats what i get from this song but yeah.... ok good song tho.... =]
well, i agree. but i think there is also at some point that the guy ask this girl to trust him.. and he said that he'll help her through everything, but if he fails at what he is doing, then she should move on or get a new special person. meaning that he wants her to be happy not with him because he's a failure. but this girl stick to him eventhough he's far away. this song concentrate on telling all of us to trust and be trust each other to keep on being together through everything.and you can't like somebody only when he's in a good condition and only when he have everything that you nee, you need to be loyal to him no matter what. that what really matters in a relationship. it's a good song! thumbsup to RJA!!!
I saw them in concert last night!!!! they were amazing! Ronnie said this song is dedicated to the troops. he said he doesn't care if people don't like it screw em. His lil brother just came back from iraq so he's really happy :)
But if I should fall Then you should move on All eyes watch out for you from up above Now don't take this wrong But you should move on All eyes watch over you from up above
that makes me cry. he's saying if he should die in battle he wants her to move on and find someone and he'll watch out for her from up above. thats just beautiful.
it is acrually about troops out in the wars and there wives leaving them
this song makes me cry. it's me and my boyfriend's song. he'll be leaving for the air force this summer. this song is so touching. the lyrics are so real... God bless our troops. <3
Am I the only one who hears "I'll always watch out for you from up above." And not "all eyes" lol