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.
Those wedding bells were ringing up upon that hill
And I don't wanna swallow such a bitter pill
You keep on moving, but I stay still
But I always loved you, and I always will
Days of no sleeping, caked in mud
All kinds of poison in my blood
I lost the only thing I ever loved
I heard them ringing and procession by
Umbrellas in that clear blue sky
And saw you swimming in that sea of white
Wedding Bells ringing up upon that hill
And I don't wanna swallow such a bitter pill
You keep on moving, baby I stay still
I always loved you and I always will
I loved you and I say it still
I always loved you and I always will
If everything that went before didn't matter
I always loved you and I always will
And I don't wanna swallow such a bitter pill
You keep on moving, but I stay still
But I always loved you, and I always will
Days of no sleeping, caked in mud
All kinds of poison in my blood
I lost the only thing I ever loved
I heard them ringing and procession by
Umbrellas in that clear blue sky
And saw you swimming in that sea of white
Wedding Bells ringing up upon that hill
And I don't wanna swallow such a bitter pill
You keep on moving, baby I stay still
I always loved you and I always will
I loved you and I say it still
I always loved you and I always will
If everything that went before didn't matter
I always loved you and I always will
Lyrics submitted by ZedZangetsu
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