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.
When there is love, I can't wait to talk about it
When things get rough, I like to walk with you
Or when it's night, I like to be the light that's missing
And remind you every minute of the future isn't written
Now get it
When there is love, or when the heart feels heavy
We can lighten it up, if you've had enough
Well you can empty your glass and we can fill it back up
You know it's up to us to make it all up
So what you making up? I can make it up back
You could be loved no matter what
You know the only time is right now, it's right well where you are
You don't need a vacation when there's nothing to escape from
Singing
La la la la
Let's all sing
La la la la
Lay me down
Everything is sound
Let's sing to be happy, to feel things, to communicate, and be heard
Or sing out to protest, and to protect, and to harmonize with birds
Whether it's your birthday, or your dying day
It's a celebration too
Rejoice to use your voice, and give wings to any old choice
Whatever you're choosing right now, it's right where where you are
You don't need a vacation when there's nothing to escape from
Send your vibration and your undulation to the highest it can go
And trust me, hear me
If it makes you wanna sing
Just sing it
La la la la
Let's all sing
La la la la
Lay me down
Everything is sound
La la la la
Let's all sing
La la la la
It's a song that I've forgotten often
It doesn't make me wrong
'Cause we all need the darkness, to see the light
And now we're on rise, come on, and sing it
La la la la
Let's all sing
La la la la
Lay me down
Everything is sound
La la la la
Let's all sing
La la la la
We're connected now
La la la la
Let's all sing
Hallelujah
Everything is sound
La la la
Let's all sing
La la la la
We're connected now
When things get rough, I like to walk with you
Or when it's night, I like to be the light that's missing
And remind you every minute of the future isn't written
Now get it
When there is love, or when the heart feels heavy
We can lighten it up, if you've had enough
Well you can empty your glass and we can fill it back up
You know it's up to us to make it all up
So what you making up? I can make it up back
You could be loved no matter what
You know the only time is right now, it's right well where you are
You don't need a vacation when there's nothing to escape from
Singing
La la la la
Let's all sing
La la la la
Lay me down
Everything is sound
Let's sing to be happy, to feel things, to communicate, and be heard
Or sing out to protest, and to protect, and to harmonize with birds
Whether it's your birthday, or your dying day
It's a celebration too
Rejoice to use your voice, and give wings to any old choice
Whatever you're choosing right now, it's right where where you are
You don't need a vacation when there's nothing to escape from
Send your vibration and your undulation to the highest it can go
And trust me, hear me
If it makes you wanna sing
Just sing it
La la la la
Let's all sing
La la la la
Lay me down
Everything is sound
La la la la
Let's all sing
La la la la
It's a song that I've forgotten often
It doesn't make me wrong
'Cause we all need the darkness, to see the light
And now we're on rise, come on, and sing it
La la la la
Let's all sing
La la la la
Lay me down
Everything is sound
La la la la
Let's all sing
La la la la
We're connected now
La la la la
Let's all sing
Hallelujah
Everything is sound
La la la
Let's all sing
La la la la
We're connected now
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