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.
Are we ready right now?
I don't know somehow
It feels so right
It's time for our flight
How will we know?
When to go
How will we find?
All the time
All the time
Check for pre-flight
The engines on
Head on
Into the sun
No more good-byes
This is for life
(this is for life)
(this is for life)
(this is for life)
(this is for life)
Through the Hourglass we slide
Searching for the moment to decide
So I will stand tall
Discover it all
I will stand tall
Where you are aloused
So don't lose sight of me now
After all this time
We're still able to shine
You rode from the stars
Straight from the heart
Check for pre-flight
The engines on
Head on
Into the sun
No more good-byes
This is for life
(this is for life)
(this is for life)
(this is for life)
(this is for life)
Through the Hourglass we slide
Searching for the moment to decide
So I will stand tall
Discover it all
I will stand tall
Where you are aloused
I won't lose sight of you now
Oh, it's time
(take my hand)
(take my hand)
(take my hand)
And I tell
Longer since
Out here in space
It seems so clear
I don't know somehow
It feels so right
It's time for our flight
How will we know?
When to go
How will we find?
All the time
All the time
Check for pre-flight
The engines on
Head on
Into the sun
No more good-byes
This is for life
(this is for life)
(this is for life)
(this is for life)
(this is for life)
Through the Hourglass we slide
Searching for the moment to decide
So I will stand tall
Discover it all
I will stand tall
Where you are aloused
So don't lose sight of me now
After all this time
We're still able to shine
You rode from the stars
Straight from the heart
Check for pre-flight
The engines on
Head on
Into the sun
No more good-byes
This is for life
(this is for life)
(this is for life)
(this is for life)
(this is for life)
Through the Hourglass we slide
Searching for the moment to decide
So I will stand tall
Discover it all
I will stand tall
Where you are aloused
I won't lose sight of you now
Oh, it's time
(take my hand)
(take my hand)
(take my hand)
And I tell
Longer since
Out here in space
It seems so clear
Lyrics submitted by AngstandPassion
Hourglass Lyrics as written by David Drew Calvin Broadus
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
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