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.
FAITH
Words: Gyle Waddy Music: Kana Bukuru Lesouple
No! Don't sit there with tears in your eyes
'cause you see the world's in a state.
Open your hearts, your souls and your minds
things can be fine if you have faith.
Faith that we all can build a brighter day.
Faith in me let me take your hand.
Faith in them, who lie that one-day they'll say,
wait, for all that we only have is man?.
Faith like a small child's first step in life.
Faith in the little doves first flight towards light.
Faith when down you'll never lose sight.
Faith you'll find light deep in the night.
Faith like we had when we were naïve and young.
Faith in one another we can build as one
Faith we'll all join each other in song
so we can raise the conscience of everyone.
Faith like a small child's first step in life.
Faith in the little doves first flight towards light.
Faith when down you'll never lose sight.
Faith you'll find light deep in the night.
Faith like a small child's first step in life.
Faith in the little doves first flight towards light.
Faith when down you'll never lose sight.
Faith you'll find light deep in the night.
See a small child taking its first step in life.
See the little dove making its first flight.
I know that deep in the night you'll find the light.
Even when dark there is a light.
Written:Brussels/March 1988
© Marih Music/© Elyts Publishing 2007
Words: Gyle Waddy Music: Kana Bukuru Lesouple
No! Don't sit there with tears in your eyes
'cause you see the world's in a state.
Open your hearts, your souls and your minds
things can be fine if you have faith.
Faith that we all can build a brighter day.
Faith in me let me take your hand.
Faith in them, who lie that one-day they'll say,
wait, for all that we only have is man?.
Faith like a small child's first step in life.
Faith in the little doves first flight towards light.
Faith when down you'll never lose sight.
Faith you'll find light deep in the night.
Faith like we had when we were naïve and young.
Faith in one another we can build as one
Faith we'll all join each other in song
so we can raise the conscience of everyone.
Faith like a small child's first step in life.
Faith in the little doves first flight towards light.
Faith when down you'll never lose sight.
Faith you'll find light deep in the night.
Faith like a small child's first step in life.
Faith in the little doves first flight towards light.
Faith when down you'll never lose sight.
Faith you'll find light deep in the night.
See a small child taking its first step in life.
See the little dove making its first flight.
I know that deep in the night you'll find the light.
Even when dark there is a light.
Written:Brussels/March 1988
© Marih Music/© Elyts Publishing 2007
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Faith Lyrics as written by Kana Bukuru Lesouple Gyle Hiram Waddy
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