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've had a fire burnin'
Since the holidays began
I hear it's cold out where you're livin'
But any colder than I've been?
I've been an animal since you left me
I need you wrapped under my tree
My Christmas cheer is here and ready
But where are you to set it free
I sit alone
By the fire inside our home
Outside the snow is fallin'
And I'm singing
Wish as I may
Wish as I might
Grant me this one small wish
On Christmas night
'Cuz I don't need candy
Or the toys from my youth
I just want you oh darlin'
I just want you
I've had a candle burnin'
Hopin' you'll come back to me
I think this may be more than anything
Mr.Santa Claus can bring
I was adorable when you met me
I'm on the naughty list this year
A lump of coal won't do it justice
It's all the loneliness I fear
I sit alone
by the gifts in our own home
You're not a single one
And now I'm singing
Wish as I may
Wish as I might
Grant me this one small wish
On Christmas night
'Cuz I don't need candy
Or the toys from my youth
I just want you oh darlin'
I just want you
I'm not the Grinch
I'm not Mr. Scrooge
My heart just needs your light
Only thing I'm doin' is cryin'
In my room and singin'
I wish my baby
Would be with me tonight
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
oh I've been so lonely
Wish as I may
Wish as I might
Grant me this one small wish
On Christmas night
'Cuz I don't need candy
Or the toys from my youth
I just want you oh darlin'
I just want you
Oh oh oh
I just want you oh darlin'
I just want you
Oh oh oh
I just want you oh darlin'
I just want you
Since the holidays began
I hear it's cold out where you're livin'
But any colder than I've been?
I've been an animal since you left me
I need you wrapped under my tree
My Christmas cheer is here and ready
But where are you to set it free
I sit alone
By the fire inside our home
Outside the snow is fallin'
And I'm singing
Wish as I may
Wish as I might
Grant me this one small wish
On Christmas night
'Cuz I don't need candy
Or the toys from my youth
I just want you oh darlin'
I just want you
I've had a candle burnin'
Hopin' you'll come back to me
I think this may be more than anything
Mr.Santa Claus can bring
I was adorable when you met me
I'm on the naughty list this year
A lump of coal won't do it justice
It's all the loneliness I fear
I sit alone
by the gifts in our own home
You're not a single one
And now I'm singing
Wish as I may
Wish as I might
Grant me this one small wish
On Christmas night
'Cuz I don't need candy
Or the toys from my youth
I just want you oh darlin'
I just want you
I'm not the Grinch
I'm not Mr. Scrooge
My heart just needs your light
Only thing I'm doin' is cryin'
In my room and singin'
I wish my baby
Would be with me tonight
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
oh I've been so lonely
Wish as I may
Wish as I might
Grant me this one small wish
On Christmas night
'Cuz I don't need candy
Or the toys from my youth
I just want you oh darlin'
I just want you
Oh oh oh
I just want you oh darlin'
I just want you
Oh oh oh
I just want you oh darlin'
I just want you
Lyrics submitted by Bamboobie
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