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.
That's just that
He's not talkin' and she's not speakin'
And they're not budgin' and that's just that
He's just fumin' and she's just steamin'
And they're not listening to the fact
That hearts are cryin' and love is dyin'
And neither wants to understand
Cause he's not talkin' and she's not speakin'
And they're not budgin'
But they used to stroll in the rain
Then build a fire and pull the shades
They kissed their way all through the dark
She's whisper all her deepest dreams
He'd tell her she's his everything
She'd lay her head down on his heart
They were so in love
Yeah they were so in love
He's not talkin' and she's not speakin'
And they're not budgin' and that's just that
Hope is crumblin' and walls are tumblin'
It's all just jumpin right off the tracks
And doors are slammin' and heels are stompin'
And they're both walkin' their separate ways
And he's not talkin' and she's not speakin'
And they're not budgin'
But they used to jump in his car
They're side by side without a care
Drive till the scenery was right
Lay on a blanket on the ground
And watch the clouds blow around
Just holdin' each other tight
They were so in love
Yeah they were so in love
They were so in love
Yeah they were so in love
If he'd start talkin' and she'd start speakin'
And they'd start tryin' they'd start to see
That's it's worth keepin' and they're worth savin'
And they're not far from what they need
To start forgivin' and start relivin'
All the love they used to have
So he starts budgin' and she starts biddin'
And he stops steepin' and she starts givin'
And they start cryin', and they start hopin', and they start talkin'.
Then, they take a stroll in the rain.
And build a fire, pull the shades.
Kiss their way all through the dark.
She whispers all her deepest dreams.
He tells her she's his everything.
She lays her head down on his heart.
They're so in love.
Yeah, they are so in love.
And that's just that
He's not talkin' and she's not speakin'
And they're not budgin' and that's just that
He's just fumin' and she's just steamin'
And they're not listening to the fact
That hearts are cryin' and love is dyin'
And neither wants to understand
Cause he's not talkin' and she's not speakin'
And they're not budgin'
But they used to stroll in the rain
Then build a fire and pull the shades
They kissed their way all through the dark
She's whisper all her deepest dreams
He'd tell her she's his everything
She'd lay her head down on his heart
They were so in love
Yeah they were so in love
He's not talkin' and she's not speakin'
And they're not budgin' and that's just that
Hope is crumblin' and walls are tumblin'
It's all just jumpin right off the tracks
And doors are slammin' and heels are stompin'
And they're both walkin' their separate ways
And he's not talkin' and she's not speakin'
And they're not budgin'
But they used to jump in his car
They're side by side without a care
Drive till the scenery was right
Lay on a blanket on the ground
And watch the clouds blow around
Just holdin' each other tight
They were so in love
Yeah they were so in love
They were so in love
Yeah they were so in love
If he'd start talkin' and she'd start speakin'
And they'd start tryin' they'd start to see
That's it's worth keepin' and they're worth savin'
And they're not far from what they need
To start forgivin' and start relivin'
All the love they used to have
So he starts budgin' and she starts biddin'
And he stops steepin' and she starts givin'
And they start cryin', and they start hopin', and they start talkin'.
Then, they take a stroll in the rain.
And build a fire, pull the shades.
Kiss their way all through the dark.
She whispers all her deepest dreams.
He tells her she's his everything.
She lays her head down on his heart.
They're so in love.
Yeah, they are so in love.
And that's just that
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