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.
You haven't answered my concerns and questions, why?
You left me standing here, speechless with butterflies
Is this the end of you? Is life beginning soon?
Have we begun to fake the day-to-day 'I love you'?
So let's be satisfied without the hate inside
Just walk away from the pain but still leave with pride
I won't be needing you, I don't believe you do
So lead the way to the door, and I'll follow through
I can't go on
Forgetting what I'm made of
I am so numb
You held me down for so long
Despite the criticize, the pain in my eyes
If you escape the blame, the feeling, the shame that kept you mine
I'm done believing you in spite of swearing true
I'm over analyzing every little thing you do
Make no mistake this time, I've never felt so right
I've never been the one disguising how I feel inside
So let me ask of you, please, put away the attitude
And I'll be the one to follow through without any fucking help from you 'cause
I can't go on
Forgetting what I'm made of
I am so numb
You held me down for so long
How long am I willing to go on
Faking this life's what I want?
I can't go on feeling so numb
Wasting my time with someone
I can't go on
Forgetting what I'm made of
I am so numb
You held me down for so long
How long am I willing to go on
Faking this life's what I want?
I can't go on feeling so numb
Wasting my time with someone
I can't go on
I am so numb
You held me down for so long
You left me standing here, speechless with butterflies
Is this the end of you? Is life beginning soon?
Have we begun to fake the day-to-day 'I love you'?
So let's be satisfied without the hate inside
Just walk away from the pain but still leave with pride
I won't be needing you, I don't believe you do
So lead the way to the door, and I'll follow through
I can't go on
Forgetting what I'm made of
I am so numb
You held me down for so long
Despite the criticize, the pain in my eyes
If you escape the blame, the feeling, the shame that kept you mine
I'm done believing you in spite of swearing true
I'm over analyzing every little thing you do
Make no mistake this time, I've never felt so right
I've never been the one disguising how I feel inside
So let me ask of you, please, put away the attitude
And I'll be the one to follow through without any fucking help from you 'cause
I can't go on
Forgetting what I'm made of
I am so numb
You held me down for so long
How long am I willing to go on
Faking this life's what I want?
I can't go on feeling so numb
Wasting my time with someone
I can't go on
Forgetting what I'm made of
I am so numb
You held me down for so long
How long am I willing to go on
Faking this life's what I want?
I can't go on feeling so numb
Wasting my time with someone
I can't go on
I am so numb
You held me down for so long
Lyrics submitted by Twizzy-Dogg
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