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.
Caught you staring off into space again my love
What's going through your head these days?
Never thought I'd see you like this again my love
But something's got you in a daze
In this whole wide world surely we can have some fun
Let's bike down to the ocean and blow bubbles in the sun
In this whole wide world surely between you and me
We can find a way to build a house in that willow tree
And be happy
Has this broken world got you down again my love
And put you in a tail-spin?
I would fix all the broken bits for you my love
If I only knew where to begin
In this whole long life surely I can find the time
To tell you you are lovely and I'm glad that you are mine
In this whole short life surely I can find a way
To say "you make me happy and I love you" everyday.
What's going through your head these days?
Never thought I'd see you like this again my love
But something's got you in a daze
In this whole wide world surely we can have some fun
Let's bike down to the ocean and blow bubbles in the sun
In this whole wide world surely between you and me
We can find a way to build a house in that willow tree
And be happy
Has this broken world got you down again my love
And put you in a tail-spin?
I would fix all the broken bits for you my love
If I only knew where to begin
In this whole long life surely I can find the time
To tell you you are lovely and I'm glad that you are mine
In this whole short life surely I can find a way
To say "you make me happy and I love you" everyday.
Lyrics submitted by ACEofLONELYHEARTS
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