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 hope you know I swear I've never done this before
And I don't care, I'm so sorry
Scarred you for life
Please come back to me
Down on my knees
Repeating apologies
Why do I deny the heart that's growing colder?
Too quick to criticize the lullaby
Why do I deny the heart that's growing colder?
Too quick to criticize
Sweet, I wish you serenity (sweet serenity)
Mistake's I've made
Please come home to me, I'll show you the truth
I'm all for you
I'll hold your hand, erase your mind
Yeah, we'll be okay
Repeating apologies
Why do I deny
Stay here with me, let what I am
Let it speak more, more than words
They can't compete with
It's always been you and me
Why do I deny the heart that's growing colder?
Too quick to criticize the lullaby
Why do I deny the heart that's growing colder
Too quick to criticize
Sweet, I wish you serenity
Sweet serenity
I hope you know, I hope you know
I've never done this before, done this before
And I, I hope you know, I hope you know
Baby, you're not alone
You're not alone
I hope you know
I swear I've never done this before
And I don't care, I bet you're sorry
You've lied to my face
All these words that I say, I just say
I wanted to hear from you to me
And I don't care, I'm so sorry
Scarred you for life
Please come back to me
Down on my knees
Repeating apologies
Why do I deny the heart that's growing colder?
Too quick to criticize the lullaby
Why do I deny the heart that's growing colder?
Too quick to criticize
Sweet, I wish you serenity (sweet serenity)
Mistake's I've made
Please come home to me, I'll show you the truth
I'm all for you
I'll hold your hand, erase your mind
Yeah, we'll be okay
Repeating apologies
Why do I deny
Stay here with me, let what I am
Let it speak more, more than words
They can't compete with
It's always been you and me
Why do I deny the heart that's growing colder?
Too quick to criticize the lullaby
Why do I deny the heart that's growing colder
Too quick to criticize
Sweet, I wish you serenity
Sweet serenity
I hope you know, I hope you know
I've never done this before, done this before
And I, I hope you know, I hope you know
Baby, you're not alone
You're not alone
I hope you know
I swear I've never done this before
And I don't care, I bet you're sorry
You've lied to my face
All these words that I say, I just say
I wanted to hear from you to me
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