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.
One last signal into the darkness tonight.
Getting fucked in the warehouse out of sight.
When you wake in the morning I won't know you..
No more help, No more rope to hold onto.
I know it started when it ended
and choosing false hopes only hurts when
You'll never know the heartache
of being able to breath
without you staring at me
and wasted trying to please.
another headache from all the mistakes
if all my regrets could be retraced
I know I'd still end up in the same fucking place.
To forget to follow with all that you know
The deepest darkness or something like it.
fill the damaged parts of your broken soul and mind.
You know its no excuse, because we're all afraid to die
I know it's taking its toll, I know its holding its own.
Without worry, without sound.
Another vice, another ghost in the ground.
You scream on the inside.
I scream, I wish I were blind.
Like you I'd die to forget.
I'm a broken boy when it comes to regret.
The violent weather, light as a feather.
The time I have spent just to forget for you.
I'm trying hard to forget you.
In the night I face
The mistakes you make
But I know I'll forget you.
Getting fucked in the warehouse out of sight.
When you wake in the morning I won't know you..
No more help, No more rope to hold onto.
I know it started when it ended
and choosing false hopes only hurts when
You'll never know the heartache
of being able to breath
without you staring at me
and wasted trying to please.
another headache from all the mistakes
if all my regrets could be retraced
I know I'd still end up in the same fucking place.
To forget to follow with all that you know
The deepest darkness or something like it.
fill the damaged parts of your broken soul and mind.
You know its no excuse, because we're all afraid to die
I know it's taking its toll, I know its holding its own.
Without worry, without sound.
Another vice, another ghost in the ground.
You scream on the inside.
I scream, I wish I were blind.
Like you I'd die to forget.
I'm a broken boy when it comes to regret.
The violent weather, light as a feather.
The time I have spent just to forget for you.
I'm trying hard to forget you.
In the night I face
The mistakes you make
But I know I'll forget you.
Lyrics submitted by TheVictoryRose
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