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.
She said I would be fine
she said just let it go,
I did just what she said.
Though hearts don't stop on their own
and eyes can't close so easily
but words can scar forever.
And I know you could do so much better,
I try to figure him out.
I guess it's not my place
I guess it's not my time
I'll write you this letter and "you'll be OK".
So am I the last in line
or am I the first to lose?
Cause is it all worth it,
just sit here and ask,"what it could have been?"
or "what it could never be?".
So no more waiting on promises never seen.
And I tell you it's so bad
I don't wanna even try again and again.
Unless it's all over it doesn't matter to me.
This whole crazy little town.
she said just let it go,
I did just what she said.
Though hearts don't stop on their own
and eyes can't close so easily
but words can scar forever.
And I know you could do so much better,
I try to figure him out.
I guess it's not my place
I guess it's not my time
I'll write you this letter and "you'll be OK".
So am I the last in line
or am I the first to lose?
Cause is it all worth it,
just sit here and ask,"what it could have been?"
or "what it could never be?".
So no more waiting on promises never seen.
And I tell you it's so bad
I don't wanna even try again and again.
Unless it's all over it doesn't matter to me.
This whole crazy little town.
Lyrics submitted by Cheer Up Emo Kid
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