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.
What is that sound waking me out of my sleep?
It’s the most beautiful sound echoing on through the streets
They’re singing “Praise Him”
They’re singing “Praise Him”
(x2)
They had obeyed His command to gather in this place
They came from faraway lands to sing of His mercy and grace
A new day has begun, His people are joined as one to awaken this land
And the time has drawn near for all those who have ears to believe or be left behind
To believe or be left behind
What is that sound waking me out of my sleep?
It’s the most beautiful sound echoing on through the streets
They’re singing “Praise Him”
They’re singing “Praise Him”
(x2)
Angelic voices fill the air
It’s a joyful occasion to break to the nations this truth that must be shared
A time for repentance and a time to show reverence to the One who can take you there
And the time has drawn near for all those who have ears to believe or be left behind
To believe or be left behind
What is that sound waking me out of my sleep?
It’s the most beautiful sound echoing on through the streets
They’re singing “Praise Him”
They’re singing “Praise Him”
(x2)
Why did it take so long to come together as one
and lift our lands unto the Lamb of God?
What is that sound waking me out of my sleep?
It’s the most beautiful sound echoing on through the streets
They’re singing “Praise Him”
They’re singing “Praise Him”
(x2)
“Praise Him”
They’re singing “Praise Him”
It’s the most beautiful sound echoing on through the streets
They’re singing “Praise Him”
They’re singing “Praise Him”
(x2)
They had obeyed His command to gather in this place
They came from faraway lands to sing of His mercy and grace
A new day has begun, His people are joined as one to awaken this land
And the time has drawn near for all those who have ears to believe or be left behind
To believe or be left behind
What is that sound waking me out of my sleep?
It’s the most beautiful sound echoing on through the streets
They’re singing “Praise Him”
They’re singing “Praise Him”
(x2)
Angelic voices fill the air
It’s a joyful occasion to break to the nations this truth that must be shared
A time for repentance and a time to show reverence to the One who can take you there
And the time has drawn near for all those who have ears to believe or be left behind
To believe or be left behind
What is that sound waking me out of my sleep?
It’s the most beautiful sound echoing on through the streets
They’re singing “Praise Him”
They’re singing “Praise Him”
(x2)
Why did it take so long to come together as one
and lift our lands unto the Lamb of God?
What is that sound waking me out of my sleep?
It’s the most beautiful sound echoing on through the streets
They’re singing “Praise Him”
They’re singing “Praise Him”
(x2)
“Praise Him”
They’re singing “Praise Him”
Lyrics submitted by Octavarium64
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