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 hate myself for losing you
I blame myself for pulling you apart
I guess this is the only way
I hate these eyes that noticed you
I blame my heart for breaking up that day
It didn't mean much anyway
It's you, you I figured out
It always helps to forget how to be yourself
It's you, realize that your understanding this
Understanding that you're all alone
Today
Is the first day of your life
The first day that you're on your own
Now you know what to call home
Today
Is the first day of your life
The first day that you're on your own
Now you know what to call home
I know I'm right for leaving you
Now there's nothing left for me to say
It never meant much anyway
It's you, you I figured out
It always helps to forget how to be yourself
It's you, realize that your understanding this
Understanding that you're all alone
Today
Is the first day of your life
The first day that you're on your own
Now you know what to call home
Today
Is the first day of your life
The first day that you're on your own
Now you know what to call home
This could be
The second to last time
You're way too close to dive
This could be
The second to last time
You're way too close to dive
I blame myself for pulling you apart
I guess this is the only way
I hate these eyes that noticed you
I blame my heart for breaking up that day
It didn't mean much anyway
It's you, you I figured out
It always helps to forget how to be yourself
It's you, realize that your understanding this
Understanding that you're all alone
Today
Is the first day of your life
The first day that you're on your own
Now you know what to call home
Today
Is the first day of your life
The first day that you're on your own
Now you know what to call home
I know I'm right for leaving you
Now there's nothing left for me to say
It never meant much anyway
It's you, you I figured out
It always helps to forget how to be yourself
It's you, realize that your understanding this
Understanding that you're all alone
Today
Is the first day of your life
The first day that you're on your own
Now you know what to call home
Today
Is the first day of your life
The first day that you're on your own
Now you know what to call home
This could be
The second to last time
You're way too close to dive
This could be
The second to last time
You're way too close to dive
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