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.
Today, he told her that he loved her
Put a ring around her finger
And promised her forever, together.
Today, she smiled for all the pictures
And he was right there with her
Making all the memories without me
And it hurts to say this out loud
Looks like she's really gone now
Today, is the happiest day of her life
I should be happy for her today
So tell me why are these tears in my eyes?
I know I should be happy for her
But I've lost everything
I've lost everything I've ever wanted today
Today, I thought about the moment I could have said I loved her
And promised her forever together
Today, today it really hit me
That she don't really miss me
She's found a new beginning
And I'm wishing I had one more chance
God knows it's too late for that
Today, is the happiest day of her life
I should be happy for her today
So tell me why are these tears in my eyes?
I know I should be happy for her
But I've lost everything
I've lost everything I've ever wanted today
Today, is the happiest day of her life
I should be happy for her
But I've lost everything
I've lost everything I've ever wanted
Today, he told her that he loved her
Put a ring around her finger
Put a ring around her finger
And promised her forever, together.
Today, she smiled for all the pictures
And he was right there with her
Making all the memories without me
And it hurts to say this out loud
Looks like she's really gone now
Today, is the happiest day of her life
I should be happy for her today
So tell me why are these tears in my eyes?
I know I should be happy for her
But I've lost everything
I've lost everything I've ever wanted today
Today, I thought about the moment I could have said I loved her
And promised her forever together
Today, today it really hit me
That she don't really miss me
She's found a new beginning
And I'm wishing I had one more chance
God knows it's too late for that
Today, is the happiest day of her life
I should be happy for her today
So tell me why are these tears in my eyes?
I know I should be happy for her
But I've lost everything
I've lost everything I've ever wanted today
Today, is the happiest day of her life
I should be happy for her
But I've lost everything
I've lost everything I've ever wanted
Today, he told her that he loved her
Put a ring around her finger
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Such a sad song. He loves this girl, and he is watching her marry someone else. He's realizing that this was his last chance to ever tell her how he felt, and now he's lost her forever. So sad, but such a beautiful song.
This song kinda resenbles my previous relationship. but she was alreay married and seperated for the two years we were together and she left and went back to him....
@cjones I'm sorry to hear that. How are you doing these days, bud?
I'm going through a break up and today would've been our 2 year anniversary. Just thinking about her with someone else, kills me inside. This song describes it completely.
@MusicAddict09 I'm sorry to hear that... How's life treating you these days? Are you still alive?
This song reminds me of one of my ex-boyfriends.When I started dating someone else he felt that way!Its a very good song.
This song reminds me of a song by Brad Paisley called "Tin Can on a String." Off of his 'Wheelhouse' album. It basically has the same meaning.