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.
And everytime I think of you
I'll remember all the good times that we've had
And everytime I sing this tune
I will laugh, I will cry,
I will close my eyes
'Cause I know that it won't be long
Until we sing, we will write,
We will laugh away the night
And the good times will never end
When we meet again
And I'm gonna be somewhat lonely
'Cause you know no one could ever fill your shoes
As iron sharpens iron
You have tought me how to be a stronger man
And I look forward to the day I'll learn again
We will sing, we will write,
We will laugh away the night
And I know that it won't be long,
Until we meet again
Though I wish that I were with you now
I know there's a reason for space
I can dream of memories you're writing down
And I look forward to that day
And the smile on your face
We will sing, we will write,
We might cry and we might fight
And the good times will never end
We will laugh, we'll relax,
We'll reflect on the years we've past
And I know that it won't be long,
Until we meet again
I'll remember all the good times that we've had
And everytime I sing this tune
I will laugh, I will cry,
I will close my eyes
'Cause I know that it won't be long
Until we sing, we will write,
We will laugh away the night
And the good times will never end
When we meet again
And I'm gonna be somewhat lonely
'Cause you know no one could ever fill your shoes
As iron sharpens iron
You have tought me how to be a stronger man
And I look forward to the day I'll learn again
We will sing, we will write,
We will laugh away the night
And I know that it won't be long,
Until we meet again
Though I wish that I were with you now
I know there's a reason for space
I can dream of memories you're writing down
And I look forward to that day
And the smile on your face
We will sing, we will write,
We might cry and we might fight
And the good times will never end
We will laugh, we'll relax,
We'll reflect on the years we've past
And I know that it won't be long,
Until we meet again
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