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.
Looking over the edge
I can almost see you smile
But I can't be too sure
Looking to the light
I can almost hear you call
But I can't be too sure
Please don't leave me here alone
It's getting dark
Please take me home
What else can I say
To make you look my way
I've tried to do the things you've said
It's not working
Is it all in my head
I want to close my eyes
And count to ten
And when I open them
I want to be somewhere else
I just don't see the things
Other people seem to see
Reaching out to touch you
A name without a face
But I don't really understand
I ask to you these questions
For you I do recall
After it all
Please don't leave me here alone
It's getting dark
Please take me home
I've tried to do the things you've said
It's not working
Is it all in my head
(Chorus)
I can almost see you smile
But I can't be too sure
Looking to the light
I can almost hear you call
But I can't be too sure
Please don't leave me here alone
It's getting dark
Please take me home
What else can I say
To make you look my way
I've tried to do the things you've said
It's not working
Is it all in my head
I want to close my eyes
And count to ten
And when I open them
I want to be somewhere else
I just don't see the things
Other people seem to see
Reaching out to touch you
A name without a face
But I don't really understand
I ask to you these questions
For you I do recall
After it all
Please don't leave me here alone
It's getting dark
Please take me home
I've tried to do the things you've said
It's not working
Is it all in my head
(Chorus)
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Close My Eyes Lyrics as written by Jaron Lowenstein Evan Lowenstein
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