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 had a feeling I'd run into you
It had to happen I just hoped not this soon
All I wanted was to speak your name
And maybe not start breakin down again
I hoped you'd see me with somebody new
And think that I was fine
But now it ain't no use
There's nothing left to hide
You said I'd get over it
You said it only takes time
That soon I'd be on my feet again
And over my cryin' i fought every memory
I conquered a few but what I can't get over
Is getting over losing you
So much for being strong and nonchalant
But you're the only girl I ever wanted
And if I ever tried to slow you down
I was only tryin' to keep you safe and sound
Someday you'll want someone to stand by you
And never let you down
When that day comes darlin'
You'll know the hurt I've found
You said I'd get over it
You said it only takes time
That soon I'd be on my feet again
And over my cryin' i fought every memory
I conquered a few but what I can't get over
Is getting over losing you
Don't turn away
Darling I pray stay with me now
Stay with me now don't throw away
Something we've paid so dearly for
You said I'd get over it
You said it only takes time
That soon I'd be on my feet again
And over my cryin'
I swear I fought every memory
I conquered a few but what I can't get over
Is getting over losing you
No what I can't get over
Is getting over losing you
It had to happen I just hoped not this soon
All I wanted was to speak your name
And maybe not start breakin down again
I hoped you'd see me with somebody new
And think that I was fine
But now it ain't no use
There's nothing left to hide
You said I'd get over it
You said it only takes time
That soon I'd be on my feet again
And over my cryin' i fought every memory
I conquered a few but what I can't get over
Is getting over losing you
So much for being strong and nonchalant
But you're the only girl I ever wanted
And if I ever tried to slow you down
I was only tryin' to keep you safe and sound
Someday you'll want someone to stand by you
And never let you down
When that day comes darlin'
You'll know the hurt I've found
You said I'd get over it
You said it only takes time
That soon I'd be on my feet again
And over my cryin' i fought every memory
I conquered a few but what I can't get over
Is getting over losing you
Don't turn away
Darling I pray stay with me now
Stay with me now don't throw away
Something we've paid so dearly for
You said I'd get over it
You said it only takes time
That soon I'd be on my feet again
And over my cryin'
I swear I fought every memory
I conquered a few but what I can't get over
Is getting over losing you
No what I can't get over
Is getting over losing you
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
Getting Over Losing You Lyrics as written by Martin Steven Briley Brock Patrick Walsh
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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