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.
When all you want to do is rock
But you don't want to bear the shock no more
When it's just swell that fills your eyes
Belated feelings that you have denied
When every wolf is at your door
Just like a million times before
But you don't want to leave the end
'Cause you were amazing
And we did amazing things
And I wouldn't change it
'Cause we were amazing things
Rebuilding bridges in your mind
Your eagerness now is on the line
The plastic mountain at your feet
Divided streets now as you look to find a seat
When every wolf is at your door
Just like a hundred times before
But you don't want to see the end
'Cause you were amazing
And we did amazing things
And I wouldn't change it
'Cause we were amazing things
And I really didn't want to push today
No I really didn't want to end this way
But the things that seem to bind us
Are the things we put behind us on this day
'Cause you were amazing
And we did amazing things
And I wouldn't change it
'Cause we were amazing things
But you don't want to bear the shock no more
When it's just swell that fills your eyes
Belated feelings that you have denied
When every wolf is at your door
Just like a million times before
But you don't want to leave the end
'Cause you were amazing
And we did amazing things
And I wouldn't change it
'Cause we were amazing things
Rebuilding bridges in your mind
Your eagerness now is on the line
The plastic mountain at your feet
Divided streets now as you look to find a seat
When every wolf is at your door
Just like a hundred times before
But you don't want to see the end
'Cause you were amazing
And we did amazing things
And I wouldn't change it
'Cause we were amazing things
And I really didn't want to push today
No I really didn't want to end this way
But the things that seem to bind us
Are the things we put behind us on this day
'Cause you were amazing
And we did amazing things
And I wouldn't change it
'Cause we were amazing things
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