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.
(Verse)
Won't you tell me
What's on your mind
Are we moving forward
Or are we, wasting time
Just when I think I have it
Thoughts, slip in my head
Are we for real
What should I feel
Help me understand
Cause deep in my heart
I imagine you and me
Sharing true love
I need to know
Tell me now
Is it just a fantasy, ohh
(Chorus)
Tell me how you want it
Do you want to do it right
Or do you, only want it for one night
Tell me how you want it
We can make it anyway you like
But I hope it's for the rest of our lives
(Verse)
Oh, there was a time
Somewhere in my past
When my heart went
(Too far and too fast) for love to last
So before we go
Even one kiss further
Should I stay, should I go
I need to know
I've got to be sure
Cause deep in my heart
I'm looking for you
To show me a sign
That love is real and that you,
Feel this way too
I'm praying you do
(Chorus)
(Bridge)
You make it so easy for me to fall in love
Is it just an elusion
Or something I can trust
want to make the right decision
Don't want to leave it to chance
Baby are we for real
What should I feel
Help me understand.......
Tell me.......
(Chorus)
Repeat Chorus Until Fade.....
Won't you tell me
What's on your mind
Are we moving forward
Or are we, wasting time
Just when I think I have it
Thoughts, slip in my head
Are we for real
What should I feel
Help me understand
Cause deep in my heart
I imagine you and me
Sharing true love
I need to know
Tell me now
Is it just a fantasy, ohh
(Chorus)
Tell me how you want it
Do you want to do it right
Or do you, only want it for one night
Tell me how you want it
We can make it anyway you like
But I hope it's for the rest of our lives
(Verse)
Oh, there was a time
Somewhere in my past
When my heart went
(Too far and too fast) for love to last
So before we go
Even one kiss further
Should I stay, should I go
I need to know
I've got to be sure
Cause deep in my heart
I'm looking for you
To show me a sign
That love is real and that you,
Feel this way too
I'm praying you do
(Chorus)
(Bridge)
You make it so easy for me to fall in love
Is it just an elusion
Or something I can trust
want to make the right decision
Don't want to leave it to chance
Baby are we for real
What should I feel
Help me understand.......
Tell me.......
(Chorus)
Repeat Chorus Until Fade.....
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Tell Me How You Want It Lyrics as written by Ken Miller Robbie Nevil
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