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.
Take, break, shake it off, Wake from your slumber
Hey kids live to shock, Here comes the thunder
Time to make a choice, When you are older
Will this all be enough for you baby?
I remember when, When we were younger
Hate, Love came and went, Still had each other
Young hearts, exploding minds of jealous lovers
Are you singing with me?
They tell you Jesus walks but baby He'll just walk away
No matter what you do you're gonna have to fight someday
Fake smiles, seen them all, I just don't need it
Aim, fire, watch them fall, no warnings heeded
Fall down, get back up, ignore the bleeding
Every street, every town will follow you into the
Right fight every night, just keep on swinging
Stand fast hold your ground, you're doing great kid
Can't you hear the crowd, everyone's singing
Yeah you're singing with me
They tell you Jesus walks but baby He'll just walk away
No matter what you do you're gonna have to fight someday
Cause baby when it's you and me, we don't need guns to fight a war
We will never lose
If it's you and me, we've got a chance to live for more
We could make it through, singing,
Oh no here we go, I'm not the only one who seems to know, you might get lonely
I know it's a lot to take in but, you've got to sing it with me
They tell you Jesus walks but baby He'll just walk away
No matter what you do you're gonna have to fight someday
Cause baby when it's you and me, we don't need guns to fight a war
We will never lose
If it's you and me, we've got a chance to live for more
We could make it through, singing
Woah woah hear it across the night till your ears are ringing
Woah woah We'll never give up the fight, we'll never stop singing
Hey now, dry those eyes, you will recover
No more compromise, for one-another
Stay strong fall and rise when it's all over
You'll be singing with me
They tell you Jesus walks but baby He'll just walk away
No matter what you do you're gonna have to fight someday
Cause baby when it's you and me, we don't need guns to fight a war
We will never lose
If it's you and me, we've got a chance to live for more
We could make it through, singing
Woah woah hear it across the night till your ears are ringing
Woah woah We'll never give up the fight, we'll never stop singing
Woah!! We'll never stop singing
Woah!! Never stop singing
Will this all be enough for you baby?
Hey kids live to shock, Here comes the thunder
Time to make a choice, When you are older
Will this all be enough for you baby?
I remember when, When we were younger
Hate, Love came and went, Still had each other
Young hearts, exploding minds of jealous lovers
Are you singing with me?
They tell you Jesus walks but baby He'll just walk away
No matter what you do you're gonna have to fight someday
Fake smiles, seen them all, I just don't need it
Aim, fire, watch them fall, no warnings heeded
Fall down, get back up, ignore the bleeding
Every street, every town will follow you into the
Right fight every night, just keep on swinging
Stand fast hold your ground, you're doing great kid
Can't you hear the crowd, everyone's singing
Yeah you're singing with me
They tell you Jesus walks but baby He'll just walk away
No matter what you do you're gonna have to fight someday
Cause baby when it's you and me, we don't need guns to fight a war
We will never lose
If it's you and me, we've got a chance to live for more
We could make it through, singing,
Oh no here we go, I'm not the only one who seems to know, you might get lonely
I know it's a lot to take in but, you've got to sing it with me
They tell you Jesus walks but baby He'll just walk away
No matter what you do you're gonna have to fight someday
Cause baby when it's you and me, we don't need guns to fight a war
We will never lose
If it's you and me, we've got a chance to live for more
We could make it through, singing
Woah woah hear it across the night till your ears are ringing
Woah woah We'll never give up the fight, we'll never stop singing
Hey now, dry those eyes, you will recover
No more compromise, for one-another
Stay strong fall and rise when it's all over
You'll be singing with me
They tell you Jesus walks but baby He'll just walk away
No matter what you do you're gonna have to fight someday
Cause baby when it's you and me, we don't need guns to fight a war
We will never lose
If it's you and me, we've got a chance to live for more
We could make it through, singing
Woah woah hear it across the night till your ears are ringing
Woah woah We'll never give up the fight, we'll never stop singing
Woah!! We'll never stop singing
Woah!! Never stop singing
Will this all be enough for you baby?
Lyrics submitted by wendyswing13
Jesus Walks Lyrics as written by Victoria Caitlin D'amelio James Nicholas Bailey
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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