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.
I don't know how long you've been around but I guess it's all really safe and sound
Since you're giving me the silent treatment
Though I know there's something eating you and you're got my ear with that you do
But you give me the moral high ground again and again
I think there is hope for what we share
Since we can't seem to black out something
'Cause in the wake of love, this everlasting love
One can't seem out to black out something
What the hell is wrong with you, is there anything going through
'Cause now you're leaving all the innocence away
'Cause even with a broken clock is right at least twice a day
So I guess it's fine for you to start thinking
I think there is hope for what we share
Since we can't seem to black out something
'Cause in the wake of love, this everlasting love
One can't seem out to black out something
Does this song alarm you, are you listening, are you listening
This is not some rough patch your having, your having
I think there is hope for what we share
Since we can't seem to black out something
'Cause in the wake of love, this everlasting love
One can't seem out to black out something
Since you're giving me the silent treatment
Though I know there's something eating you and you're got my ear with that you do
But you give me the moral high ground again and again
I think there is hope for what we share
Since we can't seem to black out something
'Cause in the wake of love, this everlasting love
One can't seem out to black out something
What the hell is wrong with you, is there anything going through
'Cause now you're leaving all the innocence away
'Cause even with a broken clock is right at least twice a day
So I guess it's fine for you to start thinking
I think there is hope for what we share
Since we can't seem to black out something
'Cause in the wake of love, this everlasting love
One can't seem out to black out something
Does this song alarm you, are you listening, are you listening
This is not some rough patch your having, your having
I think there is hope for what we share
Since we can't seem to black out something
'Cause in the wake of love, this everlasting love
One can't seem out to black out something
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Blackout Lyrics as written by Sonja Kittelsen Rudolf Schenker
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sentric Music
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