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.
where do all the ugly memories go
before they have a chance to get too close
they're locked away inside a broken home
with all the little things that you hide
when you told me that you need your space
I got the feeling you were just afraid
you set me free so I could take my place
among the little things that you hide
I'm really sorry that your heart was broke and it
don't fit together like it did before
but everybody's got a bit of something wrong
it's kinda oh shit that's life
you see a story hid behind my face
I see a woman that I can't replace
I see your tenderness your style embrace
I'm seeing everything that I like
I know we're supposed to pay for our mistakes
but why should we suffer if we're not to blame
it's so ridiculous to live this way
it's such a pitiful waste of time
if you intend to really let me go honey
then pull the trigger baby free my soul
but I could be the one to really help you grow
couple memories that you like
and yeah I know that's how your heart was broke honey
it happens every day or so it goes
but I don't give a shit about it anymore
I'll pay for both of 'em
yours and mine
I want to tell you that I would refrain
for all the memories that bring you pain
I won't be turned into a little thing
among the memories
that you hide
and every now and then I filtered through
many memories I never wanna lose
and I'll let you know I'll always keep a piece of you
among the little things that I hide
before they have a chance to get too close
they're locked away inside a broken home
with all the little things that you hide
when you told me that you need your space
I got the feeling you were just afraid
you set me free so I could take my place
among the little things that you hide
I'm really sorry that your heart was broke and it
don't fit together like it did before
but everybody's got a bit of something wrong
it's kinda oh shit that's life
you see a story hid behind my face
I see a woman that I can't replace
I see your tenderness your style embrace
I'm seeing everything that I like
I know we're supposed to pay for our mistakes
but why should we suffer if we're not to blame
it's so ridiculous to live this way
it's such a pitiful waste of time
if you intend to really let me go honey
then pull the trigger baby free my soul
but I could be the one to really help you grow
couple memories that you like
and yeah I know that's how your heart was broke honey
it happens every day or so it goes
but I don't give a shit about it anymore
I'll pay for both of 'em
yours and mine
I want to tell you that I would refrain
for all the memories that bring you pain
I won't be turned into a little thing
among the memories
that you hide
and every now and then I filtered through
many memories I never wanna lose
and I'll let you know I'll always keep a piece of you
among the little things that I hide
Lyrics submitted by kaispan
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