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.
[Usher]
There's always that one person that will always have your heart
You never see it coming 'cause you're blinded from the start
Know that you're that one for me, it's clear for everyone to see
Oh, baby
[Alison Krauss]
It's amazing how you can speak right to my heart
[John Mayer]
We got this afternoon
[Alison Krauss]
Without saying a word, you can light up the dark
[John Mayer]
You got this room for two
One thing I've left to do
Discover me discovering you
Your body is a wonderland
Your body is a wonderland, I'll use my hands
Your body is a wonderland (x2)
([Blondie]
Cover me with kisses, baby
Cover me with love
Cover me with kisses, baby
And I know who you are)
[Alison Krauss]
All day long, I can hear people talking out loud
[Coldplay]
You don't know how lovely you are
[Alison Krauss]
But when you hold me near, you drown out the crowd
[Coldplay]
Tell you I set you apart
Tell me your secrets
And ask me your questions
Oh, let's go back to the start
[Alicia Keys]
You and me together
Through the days and nights
I don't worry 'cause
Everything's going to be alright
[John Mayer]
'Cause if you want love
We'll make it
Swim in a deep sea
Of blankets
Take all your big plans
And break them
This is bound to be a while
Your body is a wonderland
Your body is a wonderland, I'll use my hands
Your body is a wonderland (x2)
([Blondie]
Cover me with kisses, baby
Cover me with love
Cover me with kisses, baby
And I know who you are)
[Leona Lewis]
I keep bleeding
I keep, keep bleeding love
I keep bleeding
I keep, keep bleeding love
[Coldplay]
Tell me you love me
([Rihanna]
That's how much I love you)
Tell you I need you
([Rihanna]
That's how much I need you)
[Taylor Swift]
Somebody tells you they love you
[Leona Lewis]
But I'm in love with you
[Craig David]
Well, I wanna love you, baby
Do all the little things that I wanna do
[Atomic Kitten]
Close your eyes
And give me your hands
[Rihanna]
That's how much I love you
[Coldplay]
Tell me your secrets
[Radiohead]
Just like an angel
[Leona Lewis]
I don't care what they say
[Avril Lavigne]
I like who the way you are
[Atomic Kitten]
I watch you when you're sleeping
[Radiohead]
Your skin makes me cry
[Alicia Keys]
You and me together
[Craig David]
We seemed like the perfect match to me
[Blondie]
Cover me with kisses, baby
[Atomic Kitten]
An eternal flame
[Savage Garden]
Let me be the one you call
If you jump I'll break your fall
Lift you up and fly away with you into the night
If you need to fall apart
I can mend a broken heart
If you need to crash, then crash and burn
You're not alone
[Coldplay]
Tell me you love me
([Rihanna]
That's how much I love you)
Tell you I need you
([Rihanna]
That's how much I need you)
There's always that one person that will always have your heart
You never see it coming 'cause you're blinded from the start
Know that you're that one for me, it's clear for everyone to see
Oh, baby
[Alison Krauss]
It's amazing how you can speak right to my heart
[John Mayer]
We got this afternoon
[Alison Krauss]
Without saying a word, you can light up the dark
[John Mayer]
You got this room for two
One thing I've left to do
Discover me discovering you
Your body is a wonderland
Your body is a wonderland, I'll use my hands
Your body is a wonderland (x2)
([Blondie]
Cover me with kisses, baby
Cover me with love
Cover me with kisses, baby
And I know who you are)
[Alison Krauss]
All day long, I can hear people talking out loud
[Coldplay]
You don't know how lovely you are
[Alison Krauss]
But when you hold me near, you drown out the crowd
[Coldplay]
Tell you I set you apart
Tell me your secrets
And ask me your questions
Oh, let's go back to the start
[Alicia Keys]
You and me together
Through the days and nights
I don't worry 'cause
Everything's going to be alright
[John Mayer]
'Cause if you want love
We'll make it
Swim in a deep sea
Of blankets
Take all your big plans
And break them
This is bound to be a while
Your body is a wonderland
Your body is a wonderland, I'll use my hands
Your body is a wonderland (x2)
([Blondie]
Cover me with kisses, baby
Cover me with love
Cover me with kisses, baby
And I know who you are)
[Leona Lewis]
I keep bleeding
I keep, keep bleeding love
I keep bleeding
I keep, keep bleeding love
[Coldplay]
Tell me you love me
([Rihanna]
That's how much I love you)
Tell you I need you
([Rihanna]
That's how much I need you)
[Taylor Swift]
Somebody tells you they love you
[Leona Lewis]
But I'm in love with you
[Craig David]
Well, I wanna love you, baby
Do all the little things that I wanna do
[Atomic Kitten]
Close your eyes
And give me your hands
[Rihanna]
That's how much I love you
[Coldplay]
Tell me your secrets
[Radiohead]
Just like an angel
[Leona Lewis]
I don't care what they say
[Avril Lavigne]
I like who the way you are
[Atomic Kitten]
I watch you when you're sleeping
[Radiohead]
Your skin makes me cry
[Alicia Keys]
You and me together
[Craig David]
We seemed like the perfect match to me
[Blondie]
Cover me with kisses, baby
[Atomic Kitten]
An eternal flame
[Savage Garden]
Let me be the one you call
If you jump I'll break your fall
Lift you up and fly away with you into the night
If you need to fall apart
I can mend a broken heart
If you need to crash, then crash and burn
You're not alone
[Coldplay]
Tell me you love me
([Rihanna]
That's how much I love you)
Tell you I need you
([Rihanna]
That's how much I need you)
Lyrics submitted by bananahero
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