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.
It's quiet in this apartment
Another New York night alone
Staring blankly at the t.v.
My hand placed firmly on the phone
The phone hasn't rang in ages
Tonight is the same
So I pull out a pen and some paper
And begin to place the blame
These Desolate Miracles are tearing me apart
Is it worht the loneliness to perfect my art
I don't know where to end or how to start
These desolate miracles come from a desolate heart
"Enough is Enough!" I exclaim
Then I'm in Times square in the driving rain
Under all the lights I feel one in the same
But lights could never end my pain
These Desolate Miracles are tearing me apart
Is it worht the loneliness to perfect my art
I don't know where to end or how to start
These desolate miracles come from a desolate heart
Another New York night alone
Staring blankly at the t.v.
My hand placed firmly on the phone
The phone hasn't rang in ages
Tonight is the same
So I pull out a pen and some paper
And begin to place the blame
These Desolate Miracles are tearing me apart
Is it worht the loneliness to perfect my art
I don't know where to end or how to start
These desolate miracles come from a desolate heart
"Enough is Enough!" I exclaim
Then I'm in Times square in the driving rain
Under all the lights I feel one in the same
But lights could never end my pain
These Desolate Miracles are tearing me apart
Is it worht the loneliness to perfect my art
I don't know where to end or how to start
These desolate miracles come from a desolate heart
Lyrics submitted by FlipperBomb
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