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.
Darlin don't let me go
Until the last train rides
I wanna stay with you
When the morning comes
And it's time to rise
But I can't lift my head baby let me die
Release the sorrow - deep within my eyes
Life's only borrowed
Chorus
Don't build your world with bitter regret
cause I still feel it's not over yet
What we've done we'll have to forget
Or all you'll reap is bitter regret
Wonderin how this came to pass
Why my future runs through the hourglass
Talk to me - ''cause I can't lift my head
Anti-social suicide lyin on my bed
Release the sorrow - deep within my eyes
Life's only borrowed
Chorus
cause I still feel it's not over yet
What we've done you'll have to forget
Or all we'll reap is bitter regret
Talkin to my friend misfortune
Take me for a ride
How I wish that I could only
Give you back your life again
Darlin I wanna stay with you
til the morning comes
And that last train rides
Until the last train rides
I wanna stay with you
When the morning comes
And it's time to rise
But I can't lift my head baby let me die
Release the sorrow - deep within my eyes
Life's only borrowed
Chorus
Don't build your world with bitter regret
cause I still feel it's not over yet
What we've done we'll have to forget
Or all you'll reap is bitter regret
Wonderin how this came to pass
Why my future runs through the hourglass
Talk to me - ''cause I can't lift my head
Anti-social suicide lyin on my bed
Release the sorrow - deep within my eyes
Life's only borrowed
Chorus
cause I still feel it's not over yet
What we've done you'll have to forget
Or all we'll reap is bitter regret
Talkin to my friend misfortune
Take me for a ride
How I wish that I could only
Give you back your life again
Darlin I wanna stay with you
til the morning comes
And that last train rides
Lyrics submitted by KingAsmodeus
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