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.
Girl, you know, you got my sympathy
You destroy yourself so easily
Words that start like mandolin refrains
Ending up like bagpipe hurricanes
But it's alright, it's gonna hurt sometimes
Everybody bleeds, even when the sun shines
You got to see yourself like I do
See yourself from my point of view
No one else can get through
Until you see yourself like somebody that loves you
You can bang your head against the wall, yeah
You can build a wall around your head
No one ever needs to know you're scared
The darkness sometimes lets the light shine in
But it's alright, it's gonna hurt sometimes
Everybody bleeds, even when the sun shines
You got to see yourself like I do
See yourself from my point of view
No one else can get through
Until you see yourself like somebody that loves you
And even if your heart gets broken and it will
Imagine if you never spoke and how that would feel
And every time you're tempted to retreat
Remember, you are loved by no one more than me
And you can use my eyes if you need them to see
Girl, you know, you're so hard on yourself
Remember, you can lean on someone else
But it's alright, it's gonna hurt sometimes
Everybody bleeds, even when the sun shines
You got to see yourself like I do
See yourself from my point of view
But no one else can get through
Until you see yourself like somebody that loves you
Like somebody that loves you
You destroy yourself so easily
Words that start like mandolin refrains
Ending up like bagpipe hurricanes
But it's alright, it's gonna hurt sometimes
Everybody bleeds, even when the sun shines
You got to see yourself like I do
See yourself from my point of view
No one else can get through
Until you see yourself like somebody that loves you
You can bang your head against the wall, yeah
You can build a wall around your head
No one ever needs to know you're scared
The darkness sometimes lets the light shine in
But it's alright, it's gonna hurt sometimes
Everybody bleeds, even when the sun shines
You got to see yourself like I do
See yourself from my point of view
No one else can get through
Until you see yourself like somebody that loves you
And even if your heart gets broken and it will
Imagine if you never spoke and how that would feel
And every time you're tempted to retreat
Remember, you are loved by no one more than me
And you can use my eyes if you need them to see
Girl, you know, you're so hard on yourself
Remember, you can lean on someone else
But it's alright, it's gonna hurt sometimes
Everybody bleeds, even when the sun shines
You got to see yourself like I do
See yourself from my point of view
But no one else can get through
Until you see yourself like somebody that loves you
Like somebody that loves you
Lyrics submitted by nikkus34
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
Standing On The Edge Of Summer
Thursday
Thursday
Fast Car
Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman
"Fast car" is kind of a continuation of Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run." It has all the clawing your way to a better life, but in this case the protagonist never makes it with her love; in fact she is dragged back down by him.
There is still an amazing amount of hope and will in the lyrics; and the lyrics themselve rank and easy five. If only music was stronger it would be one of those great radio songs that you hear once a week 20 years after it was released. The imagery is almost tear-jerking ("City lights lay out before us", "Speeds so fast felt like I was drunk"), and the idea of starting from nothing and just driving and working and denigrating yourself for a chance at being just above poverty, then losing in the end is just painful and inspiring at the same time.
Just A Little Lovin'
Dusty Springfield
Dusty Springfield
I don't think it's necessarily about sex. It's about wanting to start the day with some love and affection. Maybe a warm cuddle. I'm not alone in interpreting it that way! For example:
"'Just a Little Lovin’ is a timeless country song originally recorded by Eddy Arnold in 1954. The song, written by Eddie Miller and Jimmy Campbell, explores the delicate nuances of love and showcases Arnold’s emotive vocals. It delves into the universal theme of love and how even the smallest gesture of affection can have a profound impact on our lives." https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-just-a-little-lovin-by-eddy-arnold/
Magical
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
How would you describe the feeling of being in love? For Ed Sheeran, the word is “Magical.” in HIS three-minute album opener, he makes an attempt to capture the beauty and delicacy of true love with words. He describes the magic of it all over a bright Pop song produced by Aaron Dessner.
Plastic Bag
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
“Plastic Bag” is a song about searching for an escape from personal problems and hoping to find it in the lively atmosphere of a Saturday night party. Ed Sheeran tells the story of his friend and the myriad of troubles he is going through. Unable to find any solutions, this friend seeks a last resort in a party and the vanity that comes with it.
“I overthink and have trouble sleepin’ / All purpose gone and don’t have a reason / And there’s no doctor to stop this bleedin’ / So I left home and jumped in the deep end,” Ed Sheeran sings in verse one. He continues by adding that this person is feeling the weight of having disappointed his father and doesn’t have any friends to rely on in this difficult moment. In the second verse, Ed sings about the role of grief in his friend’s plight and his dwindling faith in prayer. “Saturday night is givin’ me a reason to rely on the strobe lights / The lifeline of a promise in a shot glass, and I’ll take that / If you’re givin’ out love from a plastic bag,” Ed sings on the chorus, as his friend turns to new vices in hopes of feeling better.