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.
Sky is clear tonight
Sky is clear tomorrow
A star is out
I reach for one to sparkle in my hand
A star is out
I will not touch you, I am just a man
Sky is clear tonight
Sky is clear tomorrow
And every night I shut my eyes
So I don't have to see the light
Shining so bright
I'll dream about a cloudy sky, a cloudy sky
"Man was born to love
Though often he has sought
Like Icarus, to fly too high.
And far too lonely than he ought
To kiss the sum of east and west
And hold the world at his behest
To hold the terrible power
To whom only gods are blessed
But me, I am just a man"
And every night I shut my eyes
So I don't have to see the light
Shining so bright
I'll dream about a cloudy sky, a cloudy sky
And every night I shut my eyes
But now I've got them open wide
You've fallen into my hands
And now you're burning me
You're burning me
Sky is clear tomorrow
A star is out
I reach for one to sparkle in my hand
A star is out
I will not touch you, I am just a man
Sky is clear tonight
Sky is clear tomorrow
And every night I shut my eyes
So I don't have to see the light
Shining so bright
I'll dream about a cloudy sky, a cloudy sky
"Man was born to love
Though often he has sought
Like Icarus, to fly too high.
And far too lonely than he ought
To kiss the sum of east and west
And hold the world at his behest
To hold the terrible power
To whom only gods are blessed
But me, I am just a man"
And every night I shut my eyes
So I don't have to see the light
Shining so bright
I'll dream about a cloudy sky, a cloudy sky
And every night I shut my eyes
But now I've got them open wide
You've fallen into my hands
And now you're burning me
You're burning me
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My thought on the song had been: religious faithlessness. i think its a common theme in the music they write, And thats fine by me. every night is Shut my eyes so i dont have to see the light- shining so bright-.. cloudy sky: Closing eyes to 'god', religion, the 'light' (god or so called good) so bright- too harsh, blinding.. i dream about a cloudy sky being the 'dark' or evil is more comforting, soothing. A star is out - I reach for one to sparkle in my hand (seeking answers on faith) I will not touch you I am and just a man: man cannot match or be expected to live by the high 'laws' of religion, to live without sin. But now I've got them open wide, (eyes) (mind). You've fallen into my hands, (examining, learning) And now you're burning me: being burned by religion or faith, having new sight, opening your mind to the reality that religion is all mind control,basically bullshit. wasted time. And yes religion is all BS. Mr. Daryll Sloan has it nailed down should you ever desire to see teh light' and have free thought and true 'faith' in yourself and each other. not in some made up man in the clouds who is wathcing EVERYTHING YOU DO and has an everlasting FIERY HELL awaiting the 'sinner' wow, such a loving understanding 'god' ha. IF YOU ASK ME I WILL TELL YOU MIKE PATTON IS MORE OF A GOD AND ONE TO LOOK UP TO.