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.
If I Should Lose You
By James IntVeld
At times when I think
Of life without you
I don't know where I'd stand
To face life's lonely burdens
Without your guiding hands.
I see myself, and can't stop wondering,
If I would survive.
Without the love you've givin',
That's keeping me alive.
'Cause If I should lose you,
Where would I be.
All my tomorrows,
Would mean nothing to me.
Like falling from heaven,
On a broken wing.
'Cause If I should lose you,
I'd lose everything.
There's never been,
Someone like you
To ever come my way
And hold me close,and gentle,
When the pain's too much to take
I've never known a love so true,
Such beauty from within.
It makes me realize everyday,
How lucky that I am.
'Cause If I should lose you,
Where would I be.
All my tomorrows,
Would mean nothing to me.
Like falling from heaven,
On a broken wing.
'Cause If I should lose you,
I'd lose everything.
Music:
You let me be the man I am,
By standing at my side.
And tell me that I never,
Need a place to hide.
I've learned to love be what you do,
You're truly my best friend.
And just to know you want me,
Makes me live again.
'Cause If I should lose you,
Where would I be.
All my tomorrows,
Would mean nothing to me.
Like falling from heaven,
On a broken wing.
'Cause If I should lose you,
I'd lose everything.
If I should lose you,
I'd lose everything.
End:
By James IntVeld
At times when I think
Of life without you
I don't know where I'd stand
To face life's lonely burdens
Without your guiding hands.
I see myself, and can't stop wondering,
If I would survive.
Without the love you've givin',
That's keeping me alive.
'Cause If I should lose you,
Where would I be.
All my tomorrows,
Would mean nothing to me.
Like falling from heaven,
On a broken wing.
'Cause If I should lose you,
I'd lose everything.
There's never been,
Someone like you
To ever come my way
And hold me close,and gentle,
When the pain's too much to take
I've never known a love so true,
Such beauty from within.
It makes me realize everyday,
How lucky that I am.
'Cause If I should lose you,
Where would I be.
All my tomorrows,
Would mean nothing to me.
Like falling from heaven,
On a broken wing.
'Cause If I should lose you,
I'd lose everything.
Music:
You let me be the man I am,
By standing at my side.
And tell me that I never,
Need a place to hide.
I've learned to love be what you do,
You're truly my best friend.
And just to know you want me,
Makes me live again.
'Cause If I should lose you,
Where would I be.
All my tomorrows,
Would mean nothing to me.
Like falling from heaven,
On a broken wing.
'Cause If I should lose you,
I'd lose everything.
If I should lose you,
I'd lose everything.
End:
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If I Should Lose You Lyrics as written by Ralph E Graham
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