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.
There was a look in your eyes
When you sat me down that rainy night
cnd you said "don't worry, everything will be alright"
But time is really running out
Nothing I can do to help
Feel your beating heart slow down
I wrapped you in my arms
cnd gave a kiss goodbye
Our love will never die tonight
I whisper in your ear
Just let go don't be scared
Our love will never die tonight
It was the time of the year
When the leaves fall down
cnd the skies are clear
That I knew that was gonna be our last goodbye
The beating of your broken heart
I can sense you're giving up
I've watched you die a thousand times
I wrapped you in my arms
cnd gave a kiss goodbye
Our love will never die tonight
I whisper in your ear
Just let go don't be scared
Our love will never die tonight
Your hands are cold and weak
Your lips so cracked and blue
Your hair so thin and frail
It's like you're dead inside
I wrapped you in my arms
cnd gave a kiss goodbye
Our love will never die tonight
I whisper in your ear
Just let go don't be scared
Our love will never die tonight
When you sat me down that rainy night
cnd you said "don't worry, everything will be alright"
But time is really running out
Nothing I can do to help
Feel your beating heart slow down
I wrapped you in my arms
cnd gave a kiss goodbye
Our love will never die tonight
I whisper in your ear
Just let go don't be scared
Our love will never die tonight
It was the time of the year
When the leaves fall down
cnd the skies are clear
That I knew that was gonna be our last goodbye
The beating of your broken heart
I can sense you're giving up
I've watched you die a thousand times
I wrapped you in my arms
cnd gave a kiss goodbye
Our love will never die tonight
I whisper in your ear
Just let go don't be scared
Our love will never die tonight
Your hands are cold and weak
Your lips so cracked and blue
Your hair so thin and frail
It's like you're dead inside
I wrapped you in my arms
cnd gave a kiss goodbye
Our love will never die tonight
I whisper in your ear
Just let go don't be scared
Our love will never die tonight
Lyrics submitted by \_Oblivion_/
Vital Signs Lyrics as written by James Clark Ryan Gregory Baustert
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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