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.
Please don't say a word
'Cause I'll fall back to earth
And I've been so used to
Being up here in the clouds
But somehow it seems
Like the end of a dream
I prayed, I'd never wake up
But I see the dawn breakin' out
If this is the last kiss
Please grant me one last wish
If you're sayin' goodbye then
Take my heart with you
'Cause I don't need it
It won't beat if you're not by my side
So if you're leaving
Please take my heart
Don't try to explain
'Cause it won't ease the pain
And you might as well try to convince me
The sun will shine after the rain
If this is the last kiss
Please grant me one last wish
If you're sayin' goodbye then
Take my heart with you
'Cause I don't need it
It won't beat if you're not by my side
So if you're leaving
Please take my heart
Somewhere, someday
Somehow you'll see
Your heart is meant for mine
And you'll bring it back to me
If this is the last kiss
Please grant me one last wish
If you're sayin' goodbye then
Take my heart with you
'Cause I don't need it
It won't beat if you're not by my side
So if you're leaving
Please take my heart
Take my heart, hmm, hmm
'Cause I'll fall back to earth
And I've been so used to
Being up here in the clouds
But somehow it seems
Like the end of a dream
I prayed, I'd never wake up
But I see the dawn breakin' out
If this is the last kiss
Please grant me one last wish
If you're sayin' goodbye then
Take my heart with you
'Cause I don't need it
It won't beat if you're not by my side
So if you're leaving
Please take my heart
Don't try to explain
'Cause it won't ease the pain
And you might as well try to convince me
The sun will shine after the rain
If this is the last kiss
Please grant me one last wish
If you're sayin' goodbye then
Take my heart with you
'Cause I don't need it
It won't beat if you're not by my side
So if you're leaving
Please take my heart
Somewhere, someday
Somehow you'll see
Your heart is meant for mine
And you'll bring it back to me
If this is the last kiss
Please grant me one last wish
If you're sayin' goodbye then
Take my heart with you
'Cause I don't need it
It won't beat if you're not by my side
So if you're leaving
Please take my heart
Take my heart, hmm, hmm
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Take My Heart Lyrics as written by Hal S. Batt Donato Poveda Lopez
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