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.
Your mind is awakening, your soul is repenting
Stop pissing away all the hours and days
Take one last look at me, this is what you will be
If you keep on this way we will all turn to fire
All these pictures turn our eyes into stares
Their reaction proves that they just don't care
I will take one last look into your face
Fall to my knees, fold in disgrace
Rip out your eyes, rip out your eyes
The power within you will guide you and I
Rip out your eyes, rip out your eyes
They don't lie
Your mind is awakening, your soul is repenting
Stop pissing away all the hours and days
Take one last look at me, this is what you will be
If you keep on this way we will all turn to fire
All our actions paint a picture surreal
There's no way to erase the hate that I feel
I will take one last look into your face
Before we all crumble and fall
Rip out your eyes, rip out your eyes
The power within you will guide you and I
Rip out your eyes, rip out your eyes
They don't lie
Decide, inside
Decide, inside
Stop pissing away all the hours and days
Take one last look at me, this is what you will be
If you keep on this way we will all turn to fire
All these pictures turn our eyes into stares
Their reaction proves that they just don't care
I will take one last look into your face
Fall to my knees, fold in disgrace
Rip out your eyes, rip out your eyes
The power within you will guide you and I
Rip out your eyes, rip out your eyes
They don't lie
Your mind is awakening, your soul is repenting
Stop pissing away all the hours and days
Take one last look at me, this is what you will be
If you keep on this way we will all turn to fire
All our actions paint a picture surreal
There's no way to erase the hate that I feel
I will take one last look into your face
Before we all crumble and fall
Rip out your eyes, rip out your eyes
The power within you will guide you and I
Rip out your eyes, rip out your eyes
They don't lie
Decide, inside
Decide, inside
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alrighty...hes saying rip out your eyes...cuz when you lie, the only part of you that doesnt is your eyes. you can say something, but your eyes are what give you away. at least thats what it means to me