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 just need you absolutely
All the fears in your mind
I just want you absolutely
To sail this ship of mine
I don't know what the hell you're saying
'cause you're going blind
Using all the lies they told you
To hurt your mind
And I can breathe now...
It's there, pretends to be a guide for you
Like a candle in the dark
Lies like a really cold breeze in the air
Step by step you'll lose your faith
I just need you miserably
Broken man come to me
I just need you desperately
Just want to change your mind
All the fears in your mind
I just want you absolutely
To sail this ship of mine
I don't know what the hell you're saying
'cause you're going blind
Using all the lies they told you
To hurt your mind
And I can breathe now...
It's there, pretends to be a guide for you
Like a candle in the dark
Lies like a really cold breeze in the air
Step by step you'll lose your faith
I just need you miserably
Broken man come to me
I just need you desperately
Just want to change your mind
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I think the woman is trying to engage him into this cult like brainwash while still proclaiming her love for him. She wants to know his fears to take advantage, which is what many cults do to bring followers in. She wants him to be on the same page with her: (just need you absolutely/All the fears in your mind/I just want you absolutely/To sail this ship of mine.)
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the hook describes how they are no longer under duress, the man is no longer being targeted by the woman and the woman is no longer forced to force this man. (And I can breathe now...)
This is just my two cents
I completely agree with ya! This song perfectly describes a "Stalker" condition.