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.
Since we met
We never let our feelings go too far
From being just friends
I always thought how good you are to me
Could we be much more?
Where do we begin?
My mind says don't change a thing
'Bout the way we are today
But my heart speaks, don't be afraid
Or let her slip away
Sometimes love can change your mind, yeah
But don't let her pass you by
You'll never know, never know what you might find
She could be waiting too for someone
Someone to love
It's said that friends can be the best in love
I believe that it's the best way to start
Every part of me feels that I'm complete
Wouldn't change a thing, I love you as you are
I can see, the beautiful tears that fill your eyes
Could they mean you feel the same?
All we have to do is try
Sometimes love will make you cry
Touching places deep inside
I wanna spend the rest (all) of my life, oh
Loving you
And being someone
Someone you love
If I should ever
Let you down (let you down, let you down)
Just remember
I'm just a man (just a man, just a man)
The same you know with all my faults
I've waited all this time
Why should I search for someone else
Our love can't be denied, no, no, no, no
Sometimes love will take her time, yes she will, oh yeah
When you know she's by your side, oh
Everything will, it'll be alright
Just knowing that I have you
Baby, someone
Someone to love
We never let our feelings go too far
From being just friends
I always thought how good you are to me
Could we be much more?
Where do we begin?
My mind says don't change a thing
'Bout the way we are today
But my heart speaks, don't be afraid
Or let her slip away
Sometimes love can change your mind, yeah
But don't let her pass you by
You'll never know, never know what you might find
She could be waiting too for someone
Someone to love
It's said that friends can be the best in love
I believe that it's the best way to start
Every part of me feels that I'm complete
Wouldn't change a thing, I love you as you are
I can see, the beautiful tears that fill your eyes
Could they mean you feel the same?
All we have to do is try
Sometimes love will make you cry
Touching places deep inside
I wanna spend the rest (all) of my life, oh
Loving you
And being someone
Someone you love
If I should ever
Let you down (let you down, let you down)
Just remember
I'm just a man (just a man, just a man)
The same you know with all my faults
I've waited all this time
Why should I search for someone else
Our love can't be denied, no, no, no, no
Sometimes love will take her time, yes she will, oh yeah
When you know she's by your side, oh
Everything will, it'll be alright
Just knowing that I have you
Baby, someone
Someone to love
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Someone Lyrics as written by Kenny Lattimore Brian J. Culbertson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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