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.
When you look into the mirror
Are you proud of what you see?
Do you take it all for granted?
Do you have all that you need?
Now I don't want to tell you
That I've heard it all before
'Cause I've been taking
More than I've been giving
And underneath my shadow
There's so much that lies in store
Simple things
Make it all worth living
[Chorus: x2]
Looking for life without sorrow
Love without pain
So you've built these walls around you
To protect all that you own
You have kept out what's important
How's it feel to be all alone?
I don't want to tell you
That I've heard it all before
'Cause I've been taking
More than I've been giving
And underneath my shadow
There's so much that lies in store
Simple things
Make life worth living
[Chorus: x2]
I don't claim to know the answers
I just know I could do much more
No excuses anymore
Now I've opened up my window
Hear the children on the street
Love has stolen all the bitterness
And sent it off with the breeze
Now I don't want to tell you
That I've heard it all before
'Cause I've been taking
More than I've been giving
And underneath my shadow
There's so much that lies in store
Simple things
Make it all worth living
[Chorus: x3]
Are you proud of what you see?
Do you take it all for granted?
Do you have all that you need?
Now I don't want to tell you
That I've heard it all before
'Cause I've been taking
More than I've been giving
And underneath my shadow
There's so much that lies in store
Simple things
Make it all worth living
[Chorus: x2]
Looking for life without sorrow
Love without pain
So you've built these walls around you
To protect all that you own
You have kept out what's important
How's it feel to be all alone?
I don't want to tell you
That I've heard it all before
'Cause I've been taking
More than I've been giving
And underneath my shadow
There's so much that lies in store
Simple things
Make life worth living
[Chorus: x2]
I don't claim to know the answers
I just know I could do much more
No excuses anymore
Now I've opened up my window
Hear the children on the street
Love has stolen all the bitterness
And sent it off with the breeze
Now I don't want to tell you
That I've heard it all before
'Cause I've been taking
More than I've been giving
And underneath my shadow
There's so much that lies in store
Simple things
Make it all worth living
[Chorus: x3]
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