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.
It starts as one festering feeling
The kind that cuts from the flesh down to the soul
No way (no way) to make amends for the time behind the door
Street lights feed lies straight to the mind of the wishful wanderer
How could he give up?
No second chances to say goodbye!
Wrapped in this cold nostalgic energy, from cries of the ones who are buried
Ascend beyond
Life is ruthless and shot full of pain,
It lifts you up, leaves you out in the rain, and it hurts just to know that you're not
Coming back again
I will miss you my friend!
Memories like a slug to the brain, paint the walls that with a love that will stain
The darkest of nights!
You left to join with the stars and I cannot shake this off my chest
In death we grieve until all have transcended from this realm
In time we will meet again
Suddenly I can feel the connection between dimension ties
Open gut on the floor
Trembling down to the core
What is this?
It's been a long ride without you,
I'm lost inside my own world
There's not a single day where I've feigned the acceptance, but it's a somber stroll
Down this road that we call life
The silence still is crawling out of my sedated sight
How can I be free?
Wrapped in this cold nostalgic energy from cries of the ones who are buried
Ascend beyond
Life is ruthless and shot full of pain,
It lifts you up, leaves you out in the rain, and it hurts just to know that you're not
Coming back again
I will miss you my friend!
Memories like a slug to the brain, paint the walls that with a love that will stain the
Darkest of nights!
Left to journey alone, but I can find my way back home
The kind that cuts from the flesh down to the soul
No way (no way) to make amends for the time behind the door
Street lights feed lies straight to the mind of the wishful wanderer
How could he give up?
No second chances to say goodbye!
Wrapped in this cold nostalgic energy, from cries of the ones who are buried
Ascend beyond
Life is ruthless and shot full of pain,
It lifts you up, leaves you out in the rain, and it hurts just to know that you're not
Coming back again
I will miss you my friend!
Memories like a slug to the brain, paint the walls that with a love that will stain
The darkest of nights!
You left to join with the stars and I cannot shake this off my chest
In death we grieve until all have transcended from this realm
In time we will meet again
Suddenly I can feel the connection between dimension ties
Open gut on the floor
Trembling down to the core
What is this?
It's been a long ride without you,
I'm lost inside my own world
There's not a single day where I've feigned the acceptance, but it's a somber stroll
Down this road that we call life
The silence still is crawling out of my sedated sight
How can I be free?
Wrapped in this cold nostalgic energy from cries of the ones who are buried
Ascend beyond
Life is ruthless and shot full of pain,
It lifts you up, leaves you out in the rain, and it hurts just to know that you're not
Coming back again
I will miss you my friend!
Memories like a slug to the brain, paint the walls that with a love that will stain the
Darkest of nights!
Left to journey alone, but I can find my way back home
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As stated before by others, this song was made in dedication to Shawn Bennet after his passing away. Spencer being obviously close with him, he dedicated this song to him.
(just adding, this song is by far my favorite in the album and truly has deep meaning. Im not just saying that, I've loved it since I heard it and I sympathize with you Spencer for the loss of you're friend)
He didn't want to publicly reveal the situation and pardon me Spencer or friends or family of Shawn Bennet. I did some digging around and found what I believe to be a match. Avoiding any details, Shawn passed away by drowning due to a sudden asthma attack while body boarding.
Thats as much as I'll say, I'm sorry if I overstepped any boundaries by posting this. I truly am sorry for you're loss Spencer, friends, and Family of Shawn.
And yes, that sound was Spencer throwing his mic on the ground after recording I believe
Keep in mind also. None of this is confirmed. There's no way of telling if this is the correct information. I just assumed due to the similarities of the cases I found and from the information already given.