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 had a dream that you and me sat together so carefree
Not a doubt weighing on mind
Your body warmth bled into me
I turned your head so I could see the smile in your eyes
Then I kissed you
And the world faded to black
When I kissed you
There was no more turning back
Sometimes you have to take a leap
Ignore your feet, as they’re lifting off the ground
Sometimes you have to let it go
Cause you’ll never know if you never see
Where that kiss could lead
I had a dream that you were back not that far down the track
It made me believe that obstacles can be overcome
In the clichéd name of love, I swear I believe...
Then I kissed you
And the world faded to black
When I kissed
I thought no turning back
Sometimes you have to take a leap
Ignore your feet, as they’re lifting off the ground
Sometimes you have to let it go
Cause you’ll never know if you never see
Where that kiss could lead
I’ll be right here
Is it too far? Is it too far?
You’ll be my tear
In the dark...in the dark...
You know that time when you took that leap
Ignored your feet, but they were too far off the ground
On bleeding hands and knees as your praying “please”
But she’s nowhere around
I’ll be right here
It’s not too far, it’s not too far
You’ll be that glint in my eyes
When I think of where you are
Sometimes you have to take a leap
Ignore your feet
Cause you’ll never know if you never see
Where a dream can lead...
Not a doubt weighing on mind
Your body warmth bled into me
I turned your head so I could see the smile in your eyes
Then I kissed you
And the world faded to black
When I kissed you
There was no more turning back
Sometimes you have to take a leap
Ignore your feet, as they’re lifting off the ground
Sometimes you have to let it go
Cause you’ll never know if you never see
Where that kiss could lead
I had a dream that you were back not that far down the track
It made me believe that obstacles can be overcome
In the clichéd name of love, I swear I believe...
Then I kissed you
And the world faded to black
When I kissed
I thought no turning back
Sometimes you have to take a leap
Ignore your feet, as they’re lifting off the ground
Sometimes you have to let it go
Cause you’ll never know if you never see
Where that kiss could lead
I’ll be right here
Is it too far? Is it too far?
You’ll be my tear
In the dark...in the dark...
You know that time when you took that leap
Ignored your feet, but they were too far off the ground
On bleeding hands and knees as your praying “please”
But she’s nowhere around
I’ll be right here
It’s not too far, it’s not too far
You’ll be that glint in my eyes
When I think of where you are
Sometimes you have to take a leap
Ignore your feet
Cause you’ll never know if you never see
Where a dream can lead...
Lyrics submitted by snowandlights
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