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.
Somewhere between faith and prayer
There are hopes and dreams
Still unopened
But I know You are waiting there
To give me more than I could imagine
All You want is all my trust
And all I want is all Your love
You say knock and it will open
You say ask and you'll receive
You say seek and I will find
All the blessings You have in store for me
It's so hard to understand
How a simple prayer
Cried out to heaven
Will change the world, I'm livin' in
And touch the hearts of those around me
Lord, I know when I seek Your will
And I'm willing to believe Your words
When I know it will open
When I ask, I will receive
When I seek You, I will find
All the blessings You have in store for me
There are hopes and dreams
Still unopened
But I know You are waiting there
To give me more than I could imagine
All You want is all my trust
And all I want is all Your love
You say knock and it will open
You say ask and you'll receive
You say seek and I will find
All the blessings You have in store for me
It's so hard to understand
How a simple prayer
Cried out to heaven
Will change the world, I'm livin' in
And touch the hearts of those around me
Lord, I know when I seek Your will
And I'm willing to believe Your words
When I know it will open
When I ask, I will receive
When I seek You, I will find
All the blessings You have in store for me
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