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.
What's you're doing out in the night time
Why'd you call me on the phone
Your mama can't solve your problem
When's daddy ever get home
So you did your little move
In the middle of the suicide
Don't close your eyes
Don't close your eyes
Don't sing your last lullaby
No one there to hold you
No one hears you screams
You live life up and down now
Your nightmares are your dreams
Another lonely way of hanging round
Don't you take it falling down no no
Hold on hold on tight
I'll make everything all right
Wake up don't go asleep
I'll pray the lord
Your soul to keep
Don't close your eyes
Don't close your eyes
Don't sing your last lullaby
Don't close your eyes
Don't close your eyes
Don't sing your last lullaby
Why'd you call me on the phone
Your mama can't solve your problem
When's daddy ever get home
So you did your little move
In the middle of the suicide
Don't close your eyes
Don't close your eyes
Don't sing your last lullaby
No one there to hold you
No one hears you screams
You live life up and down now
Your nightmares are your dreams
Another lonely way of hanging round
Don't you take it falling down no no
Hold on hold on tight
I'll make everything all right
Wake up don't go asleep
I'll pray the lord
Your soul to keep
Don't close your eyes
Don't close your eyes
Don't sing your last lullaby
Don't close your eyes
Don't close your eyes
Don't sing your last lullaby
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So the main character definitely dies while on the phone with other main character right? Hold on - Hold on tight I'll make everything all right
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I pray the lord your soul to keep
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