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 and me, though in love we may be,
We're summoned by God to destroy evil's seed.
Contented to live in the home that we've built.
And watch our sons grow and become men.
To the teeth we are armed with,
Silver relics and crosses.
We mustn't sum up our losses.
I'd give all I own just to keep you here with me.
Calm down, it's me
Be careful, darling, follow my lead.
Remember that today your training's culminating.
Say a prayer for me.
I must say, you look gorgeous in black,
A few golden strands in your face,
the rest pulled back.
We must hunt at night,
for our prey fears the light.
Lord, steady her bow and bless her sight.
Dear I wanted much more for us than to slay heirs of Judas.
We must be blessed that he chooses us.
I'll meet you at dusk beneath the castle spire.
Calm down, it's me
Be careful, darling, follow my lead.
Remember that today your training's culminating.
Say a prayer for me.
Farewell, Godspeed.
From here on out we hunt separately.
I love you and should something happen save my ashes.
Grip my rosary.
Calm down, it's me
Be careful, darling, follow my lead.
Remember that today your training's culminating.
Say a prayer for me.
Farewell, Godspeed.
From here on out we hunt separately.
I love you and should something happen save my ashes.
Grip my rosary.
We're summoned by God to destroy evil's seed.
Contented to live in the home that we've built.
And watch our sons grow and become men.
To the teeth we are armed with,
Silver relics and crosses.
We mustn't sum up our losses.
I'd give all I own just to keep you here with me.
Calm down, it's me
Be careful, darling, follow my lead.
Remember that today your training's culminating.
Say a prayer for me.
I must say, you look gorgeous in black,
A few golden strands in your face,
the rest pulled back.
We must hunt at night,
for our prey fears the light.
Lord, steady her bow and bless her sight.
Dear I wanted much more for us than to slay heirs of Judas.
We must be blessed that he chooses us.
I'll meet you at dusk beneath the castle spire.
Calm down, it's me
Be careful, darling, follow my lead.
Remember that today your training's culminating.
Say a prayer for me.
Farewell, Godspeed.
From here on out we hunt separately.
I love you and should something happen save my ashes.
Grip my rosary.
Calm down, it's me
Be careful, darling, follow my lead.
Remember that today your training's culminating.
Say a prayer for me.
Farewell, Godspeed.
From here on out we hunt separately.
I love you and should something happen save my ashes.
Grip my rosary.
Lyrics submitted by theguardiandemon
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