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.
The plot thickens
despite from another dimension
steps in, takes a galaxy oracle
oh how she sways as she
walks in and sits right next to me
turns a page in her book
titled: let's self destructed
(Chorus)
take the staircase down
to the hallway where
the doors open and close
like the valves of your heart
And you, make me want to stare
I lost control of my manors
mental photographs, tangible, beautiful
(stay clear of everything you fear!
I'm not a traitor
I turn concrete
aiding in your lie)
and you make me want to stare
I lost the truth of my doubts
even with your pinstripes, your eyeliner
we'll search for a cure
(watch out for all that egg my doubt
I'll always love you
even if you done love me back)
I take the path to the garden
with the statues of legends
and stars hang
from transparent trees
fearless and brave
breathe in the brightest of lights
and I pray that their radiance
catches my eye...
(Chorus)
Its been almost a year
since the shadowmen shined
this is a festival
of lights and sounds
she glows like a nebula
and she caught my eye
it's a hell of a ride to the
meritless page turns
let's turn the page
cause we know how it ends
let's turn the page
'cause we know...
let's not get carried away!
(Chorus)
you make me want to stare
I lost control of my manors
mental photograph
tangible, beautiful
and you make me want to stare...
despite from another dimension
steps in, takes a galaxy oracle
oh how she sways as she
walks in and sits right next to me
turns a page in her book
titled: let's self destructed
(Chorus)
take the staircase down
to the hallway where
the doors open and close
like the valves of your heart
And you, make me want to stare
I lost control of my manors
mental photographs, tangible, beautiful
(stay clear of everything you fear!
I'm not a traitor
I turn concrete
aiding in your lie)
and you make me want to stare
I lost the truth of my doubts
even with your pinstripes, your eyeliner
we'll search for a cure
(watch out for all that egg my doubt
I'll always love you
even if you done love me back)
I take the path to the garden
with the statues of legends
and stars hang
from transparent trees
fearless and brave
breathe in the brightest of lights
and I pray that their radiance
catches my eye...
(Chorus)
Its been almost a year
since the shadowmen shined
this is a festival
of lights and sounds
she glows like a nebula
and she caught my eye
it's a hell of a ride to the
meritless page turns
let's turn the page
cause we know how it ends
let's turn the page
'cause we know...
let's not get carried away!
(Chorus)
you make me want to stare
I lost control of my manors
mental photograph
tangible, beautiful
and you make me want to stare...
Lyrics submitted by MothaFuckinRob
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