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're awake in your darkest dream
I have come for you
And nobody can hear your scream
When I reach for you
Don't you remember their feet in your face
Before they have carved you in stone
And don't you remember your sweat and your pain
When you were drawn to the bone
When you were left all alone
Living on a dream
Dying for an angel
Reach out
Waiting for a miracle
No sign of wings
As you turn your back on me
Living on a dream
Lonely cold and dire
Head up
Feet down in the fire
Giving till you're gone
Dying for an angel
Every day
Where do we go from the apogee?
What do we leave behind?
And how will I stand what I have to see?
This reflection of mine
Collateral damage: your sacrifice
Gonna learn to fly; unlearn to fall
Gotta tear down the walls of love and lies
You have come on your own
You will go on all alone
Living on a dream
Dying for an angel
Reach out
Waiting for a miracle
No sign of wings
As you turn your back on me
Living on a dream
Lonely cold and tired
Head up
Feet down in the fire
Give it 'til you're gone
Dying for an angel
Every day
[solo]
Living on a dream
Dying for an angel
Reach out
Waiting for a miracle
No sign of wings
As you turn your back on me
Living on a dream
Dying for an angel
Reach out
Waiting for a miracle
No sign of wings
As you turn your back on me
Living on a dream
Lonely cold and tired
Head up
Feet down in the fire
Give it 'til you're gone
Dying for an angel
Every day
I have come for you
And nobody can hear your scream
When I reach for you
Don't you remember their feet in your face
Before they have carved you in stone
And don't you remember your sweat and your pain
When you were drawn to the bone
When you were left all alone
Living on a dream
Dying for an angel
Reach out
Waiting for a miracle
No sign of wings
As you turn your back on me
Living on a dream
Lonely cold and dire
Head up
Feet down in the fire
Giving till you're gone
Dying for an angel
Every day
Where do we go from the apogee?
What do we leave behind?
And how will I stand what I have to see?
This reflection of mine
Collateral damage: your sacrifice
Gonna learn to fly; unlearn to fall
Gotta tear down the walls of love and lies
You have come on your own
You will go on all alone
Living on a dream
Dying for an angel
Reach out
Waiting for a miracle
No sign of wings
As you turn your back on me
Living on a dream
Lonely cold and tired
Head up
Feet down in the fire
Give it 'til you're gone
Dying for an angel
Every day
[solo]
Living on a dream
Dying for an angel
Reach out
Waiting for a miracle
No sign of wings
As you turn your back on me
Living on a dream
Dying for an angel
Reach out
Waiting for a miracle
No sign of wings
As you turn your back on me
Living on a dream
Lonely cold and tired
Head up
Feet down in the fire
Give it 'til you're gone
Dying for an angel
Every day
Lyrics submitted by 2006200720082009
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