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.
Oh, you say you love me, Joe
How am I supposed to know?
When you go under the waves
What am I supposed to say?
I see people on the floor
They slide into the sea
Can't stay here anymore
We're turning into fiends
If I stay here trouble will find me
If I stay here I'll never leave
If I stay here trouble will find me
I believe
Joe, I'll always think of you
As the kind of child who knew
This was never gonna last
Oh, Joe, you fell so fast
Hey Joe, sorry I hurt you, but they say love is a virtue don't they?
Hey Joe, sorry I hurt you, but they say love is a virtue don't they?
Hey Joe, sorry I hurt you, but they say love is a virtue don't they?
Hey Joe, sorry I hurt you, but they say love is a virtue don't they?
I see people on the floor
They slide into the sea
Can't stay here anymore
We're turning into fiends
I see you rushing now
Tell me how to reach you
I see you rushing now
What did Harvard teach you?
I see you rushing now
Tell me how to reach you
I see you rushing now
What did Harvard teach you?
I see you rushing now (don't drag me in)
Tell me how to reach you
I see you rushing now (don't drag me in)
What did Harvard teach you?
I see you rushing now (don't drag me in)
Tell me how to reach you
I see you rushing now (don't drag me in)
What did Harvard teach you?
How am I supposed to know?
When you go under the waves
What am I supposed to say?
I see people on the floor
They slide into the sea
Can't stay here anymore
We're turning into fiends
If I stay here trouble will find me
If I stay here I'll never leave
If I stay here trouble will find me
I believe
Joe, I'll always think of you
As the kind of child who knew
This was never gonna last
Oh, Joe, you fell so fast
Hey Joe, sorry I hurt you, but they say love is a virtue don't they?
Hey Joe, sorry I hurt you, but they say love is a virtue don't they?
Hey Joe, sorry I hurt you, but they say love is a virtue don't they?
Hey Joe, sorry I hurt you, but they say love is a virtue don't they?
I see people on the floor
They slide into the sea
Can't stay here anymore
We're turning into fiends
I see you rushing now
Tell me how to reach you
I see you rushing now
What did Harvard teach you?
I see you rushing now
Tell me how to reach you
I see you rushing now
What did Harvard teach you?
I see you rushing now (don't drag me in)
Tell me how to reach you
I see you rushing now (don't drag me in)
What did Harvard teach you?
I see you rushing now (don't drag me in)
Tell me how to reach you
I see you rushing now (don't drag me in)
What did Harvard teach you?
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Sea of Love Lyrics as written by Matthew D. Berninger Aaron Dessner
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