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 cover me!
I am spent
and with death you paid my ransom
for the witness of your word.
To bring them in,
the jackal's sin.
Oh, the eyes death are upon me
and the watchman takes his toll.
If the river runs dry it will never take us home.
With idle minds we prove unconscious.
As the hunter stalks his prey.
His eyes, his eyes are locked on me
You cover the darkest part of me
with a look that's sure to set the captives free.
Oh, make way
for I am not the redeemer
Nor do the mountains fall in my name
But with slightest cry, my hunter,
you will fail to reach your prey.
Still with idle minds unconscious,
as the hunter stalks his prey.
His eyes, his eyes are locked on me.
You cover the darkest part of me
with a look that's sure to set the captives free.
With love that the blindest eyes will see,
You cover the darkest part of me.
As I am met with travesty,
and I am broken and I am empty.
And through it all I can see your face.
With words unspoken
I hear your voice and
I see the hand, The hand that writes it all.
You've called the wind to show its worth.
You've called the sun to brag about its warmth.
Because you are the writer!
Because you are the soul of the world.
You cover the darkest part of me
with a look that's sure to set the captives free.
With love that the blindest eyes will see
You cover the darkest part of me.
Because you are the writer!
I am spent
and with death you paid my ransom
for the witness of your word.
To bring them in,
the jackal's sin.
Oh, the eyes death are upon me
and the watchman takes his toll.
If the river runs dry it will never take us home.
With idle minds we prove unconscious.
As the hunter stalks his prey.
His eyes, his eyes are locked on me
You cover the darkest part of me
with a look that's sure to set the captives free.
Oh, make way
for I am not the redeemer
Nor do the mountains fall in my name
But with slightest cry, my hunter,
you will fail to reach your prey.
Still with idle minds unconscious,
as the hunter stalks his prey.
His eyes, his eyes are locked on me.
You cover the darkest part of me
with a look that's sure to set the captives free.
With love that the blindest eyes will see,
You cover the darkest part of me.
As I am met with travesty,
and I am broken and I am empty.
And through it all I can see your face.
With words unspoken
I hear your voice and
I see the hand, The hand that writes it all.
You've called the wind to show its worth.
You've called the sun to brag about its warmth.
Because you are the writer!
Because you are the soul of the world.
You cover the darkest part of me
with a look that's sure to set the captives free.
With love that the blindest eyes will see
You cover the darkest part of me.
Because you are the writer!
Lyrics submitted by davidEAcost
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You cover me!
(Jesus covers our sins)
I am spent and with death you paid my ransom for the witness of your word. To bring them in, the jackal's sin.
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Oh, the eyes death are upon me and the watchman takes his toll. If the river runs dry it will never take us home. With idle minds we prove unconscious. As the hunter stalks his prey. His eyes, his eyes are locked on me
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Still with idle minds unconscious, as the hunter stalks his prey. His eyes, his eyes are locked on me.
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You cover the darkest part of me with a look that's sure to set the captives free. With love that the blindest eyes will see, You cover the darkest part of me.
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hit the nail on the head!
Do you know what he means by "The Jackal's Sin" because i cant figure that out....
Oh, make way for I am not the redeemer Nor do the mountains fall in my name But with slightest cry, my hunter, you will fail to reach your prey.
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