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.
Another star on the night sky
A set of white wings to fly
And travel to a holy land
Another coin to crown my hand...
Over a tiny angel to be
Playing on the clouds eternally
You're such a little snake
Little snake sister
Squeeze and brake
Twist and shake
Hurry before the sleepy ones awake
-Ofelia my darling, don't you give in
to the echoes within
Ofelia queen of heartache and sorrow
Carving nightmares out of dreams
You can scream as you go
No one will ever know
I'm saving you from the pain of tomorrow
And pray you'll find a halo where you go
I thank you mothers for the children left behind
And all the money I can carry
This life may treat me kind
Heartbeats
Such a sweet little sound
Small feet
Won't touch the ground
The maker of angels leads the way
From the cradle to the grave
And how she snigs that lullaby
Straight from her stone
-Into the light alone
Sisters you will go to hell
And so you might as well
Stay in the shadows working
You know I won't tell...
Avoid getting your soul signed
You should get away,
Get away from the one
Who is playing with your mind
Ofelia queen of heartache and sorrow
Carving nightmares out of dreams
You can scream as you go
No one will ever know
I'm saving you from the pain of tomorrow
And pray you'll find a halo where you go
I thank you mothers for the children left behind
And all the money I can carry
This life may treat me kind
Se neat
Every finger and toe
Small feet
Will never grow
The maker of angels leads the wat
From the cradle to the grave
And how she sings that lullaby
Straight from her stone
-Into the light alone
How come these foul accusations?
He made me save them from tears
Singing my lullaby
I've had my heart and soul controlled by
the raven
And for the crime he should be
Sent to live benearth instead of me
Order in the court
She has denied
And now the jury will decide
To what extent
This Angelmaker lied
Goodnight Ofelia! By the rope you will hang for
carving nightmares out of dreams
We will feed on your fear
no one will shed a tear
Ofelia you won't see tomorrow
And black is the shame in your eyes as you go
I damn you mothers for the children left behind
And all the guilt I have to carry
Life did not treat me kind
The maker of angels leads the way
From the cradle to the grave
And how she sings that song
Straight from her stone
-Into the light alone
A set of white wings to fly
And travel to a holy land
Another coin to crown my hand...
Over a tiny angel to be
Playing on the clouds eternally
You're such a little snake
Little snake sister
Squeeze and brake
Twist and shake
Hurry before the sleepy ones awake
-Ofelia my darling, don't you give in
to the echoes within
Ofelia queen of heartache and sorrow
Carving nightmares out of dreams
You can scream as you go
No one will ever know
I'm saving you from the pain of tomorrow
And pray you'll find a halo where you go
I thank you mothers for the children left behind
And all the money I can carry
This life may treat me kind
Heartbeats
Such a sweet little sound
Small feet
Won't touch the ground
The maker of angels leads the way
From the cradle to the grave
And how she snigs that lullaby
Straight from her stone
-Into the light alone
Sisters you will go to hell
And so you might as well
Stay in the shadows working
You know I won't tell...
Avoid getting your soul signed
You should get away,
Get away from the one
Who is playing with your mind
Ofelia queen of heartache and sorrow
Carving nightmares out of dreams
You can scream as you go
No one will ever know
I'm saving you from the pain of tomorrow
And pray you'll find a halo where you go
I thank you mothers for the children left behind
And all the money I can carry
This life may treat me kind
Se neat
Every finger and toe
Small feet
Will never grow
The maker of angels leads the wat
From the cradle to the grave
And how she sings that lullaby
Straight from her stone
-Into the light alone
How come these foul accusations?
He made me save them from tears
Singing my lullaby
I've had my heart and soul controlled by
the raven
And for the crime he should be
Sent to live benearth instead of me
Order in the court
She has denied
And now the jury will decide
To what extent
This Angelmaker lied
Goodnight Ofelia! By the rope you will hang for
carving nightmares out of dreams
We will feed on your fear
no one will shed a tear
Ofelia you won't see tomorrow
And black is the shame in your eyes as you go
I damn you mothers for the children left behind
And all the guilt I have to carry
Life did not treat me kind
The maker of angels leads the way
From the cradle to the grave
And how she sings that song
Straight from her stone
-Into the light alone
Lyrics submitted by TheIndestructableD
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How come these foul accusations? He made me save them from tears Singing my lullaby I've had my heart and soul controlled by the raven And for the crime he should be Sent to live benearth instead of me -Reference to her attempt to plead insanity
I thank you mothers for the children left behind And all the money I can carry This life may treat me kind -Amelia collected a sizable fee from mothers intended for the care of infants, she just killed them and pocketed it
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