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.
Can't blame you for thinking
That you never really knew me at all
I tried to deny you
But nothing ever made me feel so wrong
I thought I was protecting you
From everything that I go through
But I know that we got lost along the way
Here I am with all my heart, I hope you understand
I know I let you down but I'm never gonna make that mistake again
You brought me closer to who I really am
Come take my hand, I want the world to see
What you mean to me
What you mean to me
Just know that I'm sorry
I never wanted to make you feel so small
Our story is just beginning
But let the truth break down these walls
Oh yeah
And every time I think of you
I think of how you push me through
And show me how much better I could be
Here I am with all my heart, I hope you understand
I know I let you down but I'm never gonna make that mistake again
You brought me closer to who I really am
Come take my hand, I want the world to see
What you mean to me, yeah
You make me feel like I'm myself
Instead of being someone else
I want to live that every day
You say what no one else would say
You know exactly how to get to me
You know it's what I need
It's what I need, yeah
Here I am with all my heart, I hope you understand
I know I let you down but I'm never gonna make that mistake again
You brought me closer to who I really am
So come take my hand, I want the world to see
What you mean to me
What you mean to me
That you never really knew me at all
I tried to deny you
But nothing ever made me feel so wrong
I thought I was protecting you
From everything that I go through
But I know that we got lost along the way
Here I am with all my heart, I hope you understand
I know I let you down but I'm never gonna make that mistake again
You brought me closer to who I really am
Come take my hand, I want the world to see
What you mean to me
What you mean to me
Just know that I'm sorry
I never wanted to make you feel so small
Our story is just beginning
But let the truth break down these walls
Oh yeah
And every time I think of you
I think of how you push me through
And show me how much better I could be
Here I am with all my heart, I hope you understand
I know I let you down but I'm never gonna make that mistake again
You brought me closer to who I really am
Come take my hand, I want the world to see
What you mean to me, yeah
You make me feel like I'm myself
Instead of being someone else
I want to live that every day
You say what no one else would say
You know exactly how to get to me
You know it's what I need
It's what I need, yeah
Here I am with all my heart, I hope you understand
I know I let you down but I'm never gonna make that mistake again
You brought me closer to who I really am
So come take my hand, I want the world to see
What you mean to me
What you mean to me
Lyrics submitted by onthefinishline
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