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.
I have spent a lifetime trying to forget about you
I took pride in my mind, spending my whole life without you
But things are different, the end draws near
Soon deliverance will take you away from here
And I am left to pray for peace through my remaining years
I am willing to try forgiving you
But I pray that you’ll meet me halfway
When I’m missing you, I’ll be living proof
That you spoke the truth when I heard you say
That you love me
That you love me
What a shame, if we had never cleared the air between us
Guess we’ll know real soon if what you thought was true
about Jesus
What a difference when love draws near
Now forgiveness is whispered into our ears
And I am left to pray for peace through my remaining years
I am willing to try forgiving you
But I pray that you’ll meet me halfway
When I’m missing you, I’ll be living proof
That you spoke the truth when I heard you say
That you love me
That you love me, yeah
And I can finally say that I love you
May love undo the things for which I must forgive you
May love continue to unfold within you
And I pray that love will bring you peace from memories
Of times when I refused to speak
The stubborn vows I used to keep
But now the oath I choose is peace
So rest, my anger’s put to sleep
No more bondage, our souls are loosed and free
And I love you, oh
I love you
I am willing to try forgiving you
But I pray that you’ll meet me halfway
When I’m missing you, I’ll be living proof
That you spoke the truth when I heard you say
That you love me
That you love me, oh
I can finally say that I love you
And I love you, ooo
I took pride in my mind, spending my whole life without you
But things are different, the end draws near
Soon deliverance will take you away from here
And I am left to pray for peace through my remaining years
I am willing to try forgiving you
But I pray that you’ll meet me halfway
When I’m missing you, I’ll be living proof
That you spoke the truth when I heard you say
That you love me
That you love me
What a shame, if we had never cleared the air between us
Guess we’ll know real soon if what you thought was true
about Jesus
What a difference when love draws near
Now forgiveness is whispered into our ears
And I am left to pray for peace through my remaining years
I am willing to try forgiving you
But I pray that you’ll meet me halfway
When I’m missing you, I’ll be living proof
That you spoke the truth when I heard you say
That you love me
That you love me, yeah
And I can finally say that I love you
May love undo the things for which I must forgive you
May love continue to unfold within you
And I pray that love will bring you peace from memories
Of times when I refused to speak
The stubborn vows I used to keep
But now the oath I choose is peace
So rest, my anger’s put to sleep
No more bondage, our souls are loosed and free
And I love you, oh
I love you
I am willing to try forgiving you
But I pray that you’ll meet me halfway
When I’m missing you, I’ll be living proof
That you spoke the truth when I heard you say
That you love me
That you love me, oh
I can finally say that I love you
And I love you, ooo
Lyrics submitted by nikkus34
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