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.
Tell me that I'm a fool
That I've exaggerated the situation
'Cause I've never been scared like this
Of losing more than I have to give
It's so unfair
I believed I could handle this
I swore I could fix everything
But I can't take my eyes off of you
And we were still so cool
Our bodies smooth and young
The dreams of getting older
Were never supposed to come
The curse of perfect days
You forget just what you've made
And you find yourself just praying
For something more than this life
For something more than this life
It's so unfair
I thought I could handle this
I swore I could fix anything
We believed we'd have our way (And we did)
We believed we'd have our way (And we did)
The memories we have made (Everyday was the best day of my life)
I could never repay what I owe (I'll replace, I'll reload)
Even though I read the ending before the start
I would have never changed a single part
Tell me I'm a fool
Tell me I'm just scared
Say I'm such a drama queen
It's not even fair
Let me see your eyes
The love that's right behind
And I'll promise you
That it will never die
That it will never die
And we were still so cool
Our bodies smooth and young
The dreams of getting older
Were never supposed to come
The curse of perfect days
You forget just what you've made
And you find yourself just praying
For something more than this life
I want so much more than this life
That I've exaggerated the situation
'Cause I've never been scared like this
Of losing more than I have to give
It's so unfair
I believed I could handle this
I swore I could fix everything
But I can't take my eyes off of you
And we were still so cool
Our bodies smooth and young
The dreams of getting older
Were never supposed to come
The curse of perfect days
You forget just what you've made
And you find yourself just praying
For something more than this life
For something more than this life
It's so unfair
I thought I could handle this
I swore I could fix anything
We believed we'd have our way (And we did)
We believed we'd have our way (And we did)
The memories we have made (Everyday was the best day of my life)
I could never repay what I owe (I'll replace, I'll reload)
Even though I read the ending before the start
I would have never changed a single part
Tell me I'm a fool
Tell me I'm just scared
Say I'm such a drama queen
It's not even fair
Let me see your eyes
The love that's right behind
And I'll promise you
That it will never die
That it will never die
And we were still so cool
Our bodies smooth and young
The dreams of getting older
Were never supposed to come
The curse of perfect days
You forget just what you've made
And you find yourself just praying
For something more than this life
I want so much more than this life
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"This song is one of my favorites. I love the way it starts so simply and then turns into a great rock song. It contains one of my favorite screaming parts on the album–the middle screaming part that is basically a second verse. It really reminds me of Stretch Arm Strong, and I like how tough but scared it sounds. This song is based on dream I had about my wife having cancer and dying."
Here's a link to the interview: altpress.com/features/entry/track_by_track_emery/
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