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.
If the heart is cold
If there is no light
I can be the one
If the heart is cold
If the blood runs hot
Let there be an end
Let there be no one
Who can be the light
Where you go I won't lead
Where you go I won't lead
'Cause if the heart is dead
I can take your soul
If you give it free
And the bondage end
'Cause if your heart is cold
Then you belong with me
Let me be the one
Oh, that will set you free
Where you run I won't lead
Where you run I won't lead
See how love unholy cuts into your mind
See how love unholy lies
See how love unholy cuts into your mind
See how love unholy lies
Where you go I won't lead
Where you go I won't lead
See how love unholy cuts into your mind
See how love unholy lies
See how love unholy cuts into your mind
See how love unholy lies
If there is no light
I can be the one
If the heart is cold
If the blood runs hot
Let there be an end
Let there be no one
Who can be the light
Where you go I won't lead
Where you go I won't lead
'Cause if the heart is dead
I can take your soul
If you give it free
And the bondage end
'Cause if your heart is cold
Then you belong with me
Let me be the one
Oh, that will set you free
Where you run I won't lead
Where you run I won't lead
See how love unholy cuts into your mind
See how love unholy lies
See how love unholy cuts into your mind
See how love unholy lies
Where you go I won't lead
Where you go I won't lead
See how love unholy cuts into your mind
See how love unholy lies
See how love unholy cuts into your mind
See how love unholy lies
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