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've gotten this far on my own
I don't have anything set in stone
And I know I don't need you
I've got twenty bucks and this road ahead
Plenty of time to clear my head
And I know I don't need you
Next time I'm gonna keep my eyes wide open
Test the water before I jump in
Toughen up and be more outspoken
More than I was back then
I won't let my heart get broken
If there is a next time
Starin' down at these white lines
They're takin' me further and passin' the time
And I know I don't need you
You had one last chance and you threw it away
It don't matter what I've got to say
And I know I don't need you
Next time I'm gonna keep my eyes wide open
Test the water before I jump in
Toughen up and be more outspoken
I know more than I did back then
I won't let my heart get broken
If there is a next time
Next time I'm gonna keep my eyes wide open
Test the water before I jump in
I'm gonna toughen up and be more outspoken
More than I was back then
I won't let my heart get broken
I've gotten this far on my own
I don't have anything set in stone
I know I don't need you
I don't have anything set in stone
And I know I don't need you
I've got twenty bucks and this road ahead
Plenty of time to clear my head
And I know I don't need you
Next time I'm gonna keep my eyes wide open
Test the water before I jump in
Toughen up and be more outspoken
More than I was back then
I won't let my heart get broken
If there is a next time
Starin' down at these white lines
They're takin' me further and passin' the time
And I know I don't need you
You had one last chance and you threw it away
It don't matter what I've got to say
And I know I don't need you
Next time I'm gonna keep my eyes wide open
Test the water before I jump in
Toughen up and be more outspoken
I know more than I did back then
I won't let my heart get broken
If there is a next time
Next time I'm gonna keep my eyes wide open
Test the water before I jump in
I'm gonna toughen up and be more outspoken
More than I was back then
I won't let my heart get broken
I've gotten this far on my own
I don't have anything set in stone
I know I don't need you
Lyrics submitted by gogogadget34
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