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.
Love doesn't come alone, now does it?
Present perfect tense
So you made yourself a little world
Where even strangers make more sense
I play the pain upright, straight ahead
And with the beat
You can ease yourself into the light
Or keep that record on repeat
What if I loved you
What if I loved you
What if I loved you
Everblue, Everblue
Following the sleepless hours
Unsubtle dreams will make you cave
You can paint them all your brilliant colors
Just don't fall off into the deep
Happiness is not a burden
Oh how the pendulum will swing
I have felt the ground
I've seen the seeds
Out of which grew golden wings
What if I loved you
What if I loved you
What if I loved you
Everblue, Everblue
High above the stars are dancing
To a song one bird is singing
And it's you my Everblue
What if I loved you
What if I loved you
You know I love you
My Everblue, Everblue
Everblue
Everblue
Present perfect tense
So you made yourself a little world
Where even strangers make more sense
I play the pain upright, straight ahead
And with the beat
You can ease yourself into the light
Or keep that record on repeat
What if I loved you
What if I loved you
What if I loved you
Everblue, Everblue
Following the sleepless hours
Unsubtle dreams will make you cave
You can paint them all your brilliant colors
Just don't fall off into the deep
Happiness is not a burden
Oh how the pendulum will swing
I have felt the ground
I've seen the seeds
Out of which grew golden wings
What if I loved you
What if I loved you
What if I loved you
Everblue, Everblue
High above the stars are dancing
To a song one bird is singing
And it's you my Everblue
What if I loved you
What if I loved you
You know I love you
My Everblue, Everblue
Everblue
Everblue
Lyrics submitted by youaintright20, edited by vcarolinek
Everblue Lyrics as written by Mandy Moore Lori Mckenna
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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