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.
No matter where you go
They'll fucking tie you down
And bleed you from your wrists
(Bleed you from your wrists)
Well, it?s better that we leave
Leave it this way
(Leave it this way)
And just to soften the blow
I?ll steal all of your kisses
(Your kisses)
And sew them up
In the creases of our hearts
No matter where you go
They'll fucking tie you down
And bleed you from your wrists
(Bleed you from your wrists)
Well, it?s better that we leave
Leave it this way
(Leave it this way)
And just to soften the blow
I?ll steal all of your kisses
(Your kisses)
And sew them up
In the creases of our hearts
And just to soften the blow
I?ll steal all of your kisses
(Your kisses)
And sew them up
In the creases of our
Hearts, hearts
I never really loved you anyway
Hearts, hearts
I never really loved you anyway
Hearts, hearts
I never really loved you anyway
Hearts, hearts
I never really loved you anyway
And I'm the one thing you betted on
Don't ever let them take you down
Oh, I'm the one thing you betted on
Don't ever let them take you down
They'll fucking tie you down
And bleed you from your wrists
(Bleed you from your wrists)
Well, it?s better that we leave
Leave it this way
(Leave it this way)
And just to soften the blow
I?ll steal all of your kisses
(Your kisses)
And sew them up
In the creases of our hearts
No matter where you go
They'll fucking tie you down
And bleed you from your wrists
(Bleed you from your wrists)
Well, it?s better that we leave
Leave it this way
(Leave it this way)
And just to soften the blow
I?ll steal all of your kisses
(Your kisses)
And sew them up
In the creases of our hearts
And just to soften the blow
I?ll steal all of your kisses
(Your kisses)
And sew them up
In the creases of our
Hearts, hearts
I never really loved you anyway
Hearts, hearts
I never really loved you anyway
Hearts, hearts
I never really loved you anyway
Hearts, hearts
I never really loved you anyway
And I'm the one thing you betted on
Don't ever let them take you down
Oh, I'm the one thing you betted on
Don't ever let them take you down
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^ i completely agree. this song is like the bestest of best. SO powerful live, and the melodic vocals make this song just beautiful.
I'm seeing them tomorrow so I'll see how powerful this song is live.
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"i'll steal all of your kisses and sew them up in the creases of our hearts"
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