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.
Does anybody see beyond the trees?
Does anybody get across the sea?
I was traveling to where I can't recall
I can't get back to you now
When everybody filled me up with pride
I was only looking for a place to hide
I am no statue a monument to raise
But I try my best these days
Funny how time doesn't mind
Who we keep and who we bear to leave behind
So into this great unknown
I will wander on my own
Will I ever stop imagining?
What if I have done things differently
And will you find it a corner in your heart
For me long after we part
Long after we part
Funny how time doesn't care
Who we love and who we wish we could repair
So into this great unknown
I will wander on my own
Does anybody see beyond the trees?
Does anybody get across the sea?
I was traveling to where I can't recall
I can't get back to you now
Get back to you now
Does anybody get across the sea?
I was traveling to where I can't recall
I can't get back to you now
When everybody filled me up with pride
I was only looking for a place to hide
I am no statue a monument to raise
But I try my best these days
Funny how time doesn't mind
Who we keep and who we bear to leave behind
So into this great unknown
I will wander on my own
Will I ever stop imagining?
What if I have done things differently
And will you find it a corner in your heart
For me long after we part
Long after we part
Funny how time doesn't care
Who we love and who we wish we could repair
So into this great unknown
I will wander on my own
Does anybody see beyond the trees?
Does anybody get across the sea?
I was traveling to where I can't recall
I can't get back to you now
Get back to you now
Lyrics submitted by Skoobasteve24, edited by wrkfan
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