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.
You have a chance to really shine now
Well patience was never one of your true virtues
Stop trying to control everything and fuck what they say
What do you have to prove?
[Bridge:]
So why am I waiting?
This time that I'm wasting, if that's what you mean
So why am I waiting?
This time that I'm wasting, if that's what you mean
[Chorus:]
How will this be when all is said and done, will I know where I'm from?
Remember me
Where will I be, I guess I'm on the run, and time is catching up behind me (Yeah)
And I'm scared to be the only one who sees
The hourglass run dry 'cause too much time went by
Why do I try to prove that I will be ready for everything thrown at me
[Bridge]
[Chorus: x2]
These thoughts trickle down
Imaginary lines cut through the ground
These thoughts trickle down
Imaginary lines cut through the ground
[Bridge]
[Chorus: x2]
Well patience was never one of your true virtues
Stop trying to control everything and fuck what they say
What do you have to prove?
[Bridge:]
So why am I waiting?
This time that I'm wasting, if that's what you mean
So why am I waiting?
This time that I'm wasting, if that's what you mean
[Chorus:]
How will this be when all is said and done, will I know where I'm from?
Remember me
Where will I be, I guess I'm on the run, and time is catching up behind me (Yeah)
And I'm scared to be the only one who sees
The hourglass run dry 'cause too much time went by
Why do I try to prove that I will be ready for everything thrown at me
[Bridge]
[Chorus: x2]
These thoughts trickle down
Imaginary lines cut through the ground
These thoughts trickle down
Imaginary lines cut through the ground
[Bridge]
[Chorus: x2]
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When All Is Said and Done Lyrics as written by Simon Ormandy Peter Charell
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ack, this chorus is unbelievably catchy! even if i don't know the other lyrics, i always find myself singing the line "how will this be when all is said and done?" but beyond my harried-emo ways, Trapt really is a good band so go see them! their lyrics are somewhat thoughtful, though i personally think Chris should let loose with the screams more often. moreover, their bass lines always kicks!
it's good. REAL good.
I think this song is about a guy who is in a relationship that can't go anywhere, maybe because one of them is moving away. First, he pretends to be angry at them, in an attempt to soften the blow. Then he wonders if he's just wasted so much of his life with this person. Then he just doesn't want it to end but time is catching up to him. Anyways, I've never been through a situation like that, but I would imagine that is about how it would go.
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