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.
you told me i was special
you said you’d always be
there to hold my hand my hand and promised me that
things will never change
you told me this is real
you told me it’s forever
but then you went and broke my heart
time and time again
so baby when you’re sorry
you don’t even have to call
i’m moving on and letting go
letting go of you, go of you
you promised me forever
well baby forever went by way too fast
with a sigh and the shatter
of my torn up paper heart
i’m leaving you tonight even though i
meant it when i said
i love you no matter what
so baby when you’re sorry
you don’t even have to call
i’m moving on and letting go
letting go of you, go of you
you promised me forever
well baby forever went by way too fast
and even though it hurts like hell
i know it’s what’s best for me
because i’m growing up and i’m seeing
things are bigger and better, it’s time i’m set free
so baby when you’re sorry
you don’t even have to call
i’m moving on and letting go
letting go of you, go of you
you promised me forever
well baby forever went by way too fast
you said you’d always be
there to hold my hand my hand and promised me that
things will never change
you told me this is real
you told me it’s forever
but then you went and broke my heart
time and time again
so baby when you’re sorry
you don’t even have to call
i’m moving on and letting go
letting go of you, go of you
you promised me forever
well baby forever went by way too fast
with a sigh and the shatter
of my torn up paper heart
i’m leaving you tonight even though i
meant it when i said
i love you no matter what
so baby when you’re sorry
you don’t even have to call
i’m moving on and letting go
letting go of you, go of you
you promised me forever
well baby forever went by way too fast
and even though it hurts like hell
i know it’s what’s best for me
because i’m growing up and i’m seeing
things are bigger and better, it’s time i’m set free
so baby when you’re sorry
you don’t even have to call
i’m moving on and letting go
letting go of you, go of you
you promised me forever
well baby forever went by way too fast
Lyrics submitted by xixivvi
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