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.
[Chorus]
Don't go away, please stay by my side
Just hold me tight
I want to be with you tonight
Don't go away and show me your love
You bring me joy
You are the center of my life
Oh Darling you, you drive me crazy
And I don't know what to do
I lose control
I want to be your full-time lover
And no matter where you are
I want to be with you
Hey! Don't go away, don't go away
Hey! Know what you say
Just another day
Hey! You save my time
And a lot of sunshine
Well this is the trick
And everybody feeling fine
What time what time is it now?
We don't care
We enjoy the summer
And the love that we share
We want you, yes, you, by our side
[Chorus]
You know that you're my only lover
And I hope that I am your, your only one, too
You said that there, there is no other
And now I'm sitting here like a fool
Hey! Just take it slow, just take it slow
Nowhere to running
Nowhere to go
Hey! Enjoy the party
With the rest of the crew
Cause what we do, we do it for you
Don't stand around, come on, just kick it
Cause when we're in the house
You know we're getting wicked
Let's have a party
Cause we love you so
[Chorus]
Don't go away, please stay by my side
Just hold me tight
I want to be with you tonight
Don't go away and show me your love
You bring me joy
You are the center of my life
Oh Darling you, you drive me crazy
And I don't know what to do
I lose control
I want to be your full-time lover
And no matter where you are
I want to be with you
Hey! Don't go away, don't go away
Hey! Know what you say
Just another day
Hey! You save my time
And a lot of sunshine
Well this is the trick
And everybody feeling fine
What time what time is it now?
We don't care
We enjoy the summer
And the love that we share
We want you, yes, you, by our side
[Chorus]
You know that you're my only lover
And I hope that I am your, your only one, too
You said that there, there is no other
And now I'm sitting here like a fool
Hey! Just take it slow, just take it slow
Nowhere to running
Nowhere to go
Hey! Enjoy the party
With the rest of the crew
Cause what we do, we do it for you
Don't stand around, come on, just kick it
Cause when we're in the house
You know we're getting wicked
Let's have a party
Cause we love you so
[Chorus]
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Don't Go Away Lyrics as written by Scott A Iii White Karen Harris
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