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.
Ooo oh oh
Ooo oh oh
Any time that you want
I'll be here in your arms
Slently holding on To the girl with he charms
But if there comes a day
You should turn your heart away
I'll be down on my knees
Beggin' for that girl to stay
Don't let go
Ooo oh oh
Don't let go
Ooo oh oh
Anything you desire
I will set at your feet
With a kiss in the air
For the gods to recieve
But if there comes a day
You should turn your heart away
I'll be down on my knees
Beggin' for that girl to stay
Confrontations in my mind
Got me running out of time
Don't let go
Ooo oh oh
Don't let go
Ooo oh oh
But if there comes a day You should turn your heart away
I'll be down on my knees eggin' for that girl to stay
Don't let go
Ooo oh oh
Don't let go
Ooo oh oh
Ooo oh oh
Any time that you want
I'll be here in your arms
Slently holding on To the girl with he charms
But if there comes a day
You should turn your heart away
I'll be down on my knees
Beggin' for that girl to stay
Don't let go
Ooo oh oh
Don't let go
Ooo oh oh
Anything you desire
I will set at your feet
With a kiss in the air
For the gods to recieve
But if there comes a day
You should turn your heart away
I'll be down on my knees
Beggin' for that girl to stay
Confrontations in my mind
Got me running out of time
Don't let go
Ooo oh oh
Don't let go
Ooo oh oh
But if there comes a day You should turn your heart away
I'll be down on my knees eggin' for that girl to stay
Don't let go
Ooo oh oh
Don't let go
Ooo oh oh
Lyrics submitted by oofus
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