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.
I'm restless in our bedroom and I'm restless with my faith
No old sins and old ways
But I fear the reaper
So when it's my time I'll find the way
To take me down and when all that remains is the way to take my doubt
It's suddenly haunting
It's suddenly scaring me that I'm still drowning and pulling you down underneath
I'm starting to panic and I'm starting to feel it sink
The world is what you want but you're better off beneath it with me
And I failed to make amends
Isn't it a shame you say all my sins and taste, what I've done wrong
But when I find my peace of mind I'll take you along
To take me down and when all that remains is the way to take my doubt
It's suddenly haunting
It's suddenly scaring me that I'm still drowning and pulling you down underneath
I'm starting to panic and I'm starting to feel it sink
The world is what you want but you're better off beneath it with me
So you take the bad way
Bad state better no
Take off the lies
Never say never stay awake to say you're wrong
Always in a state that I don't know
Taking up your lovers' time
So why are you alone
It's suddenly haunting
It's suddenly scaring me that I'm still drowning and pulling you down underneath
I'm starting to panic and I'm starting to feel it sink
The world is what you want but you're better off beneath it with me
No old sins and old ways
But I fear the reaper
So when it's my time I'll find the way
To take me down and when all that remains is the way to take my doubt
It's suddenly haunting
It's suddenly scaring me that I'm still drowning and pulling you down underneath
I'm starting to panic and I'm starting to feel it sink
The world is what you want but you're better off beneath it with me
And I failed to make amends
Isn't it a shame you say all my sins and taste, what I've done wrong
But when I find my peace of mind I'll take you along
To take me down and when all that remains is the way to take my doubt
It's suddenly haunting
It's suddenly scaring me that I'm still drowning and pulling you down underneath
I'm starting to panic and I'm starting to feel it sink
The world is what you want but you're better off beneath it with me
So you take the bad way
Bad state better no
Take off the lies
Never say never stay awake to say you're wrong
Always in a state that I don't know
Taking up your lovers' time
So why are you alone
It's suddenly haunting
It's suddenly scaring me that I'm still drowning and pulling you down underneath
I'm starting to panic and I'm starting to feel it sink
The world is what you want but you're better off beneath it with me
Lyrics submitted by thegreatdistress
American Déjà Vu Lyrics as written by Brian Mcternan Bradley Walden
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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