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.
Climb to the ledge
On the bones of fallen brothers
We will reach to the height of the mountain
Where we will touch the sky
Setting my eyes on the peak I’m buried in Ice
Face to the ground as the flurries fill my mouth
Lost in your light
The only way I’ll make it through is
Lost in your light
I close my eyes and disappear in white
We wait for the sign
For the time of your arrival
When the stars will align
When every piece of your truth is apprised
So tell me it was worth it
So tell me I will make it
So tell me all of this was not in vain
Remind me of your promises
Remind of your faithfulness
Remind this was never about me
On the bones of fallen brothers
We will reach to the height of the mountain
Where we will touch the sky
Setting my eyes on the peak I’m buried in Ice
Face to the ground as the flurries fill my mouth
Lost in your light
The only way I’ll make it through is
Lost in your light
I close my eyes and disappear in white
We wait for the sign
For the time of your arrival
When the stars will align
When every piece of your truth is apprised
So tell me it was worth it
So tell me I will make it
So tell me all of this was not in vain
Remind me of your promises
Remind of your faithfulness
Remind this was never about me
Lyrics submitted by Zargoth
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