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.
My past won't stop haunting me
In this prison there's a fight between
Who I am and who I used to be
This thorn in my side is a grace
For because of it the flesh and blood of God
Was offered in my place
[Chorus]
You fought the fight in me
You chased me down and finished the race
I was blind but now I see
Jesus you kept the faith in me
Where did my best friends go?
In my defense they disappeared
Just like your friends did to you, oh Lord
Nut you were there, you gave me strength
So this little one might come to know
The glory of your name, your name
[Chorus]
Awaiting, set apart like incense to your heart
A libation, I'm pouring out
Empty and beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
[Chorus: x 2]
Jesus, you kept the faith in me
Saviour, you kept the faith in me
In this prison there's a fight between
Who I am and who I used to be
This thorn in my side is a grace
For because of it the flesh and blood of God
Was offered in my place
[Chorus]
You fought the fight in me
You chased me down and finished the race
I was blind but now I see
Jesus you kept the faith in me
Where did my best friends go?
In my defense they disappeared
Just like your friends did to you, oh Lord
Nut you were there, you gave me strength
So this little one might come to know
The glory of your name, your name
[Chorus]
Awaiting, set apart like incense to your heart
A libation, I'm pouring out
Empty and beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
[Chorus: x 2]
Jesus, you kept the faith in me
Saviour, you kept the faith in me
Lyrics submitted by MyLastSundown
Empty & Beautiful Lyrics as written by Matt Maher
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
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