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.
Every night I lie awake
Wishin' I could love you with all my heart can take
Tell me my love this time, do you want me to stay?
You say you're in need of a little love
And baby, it's me you're thinking of
And nothing in this world could keep me away
Darlin', finally I've waited so long for you to come to me
Darlin', with each passing day, there's nothing left to say
But I'm so glad we waited, it was worth the wait so
Love me, hold me, don't hesitate
Let's celebrate our love together
Love me, hold me, don't hesitate
Let's celebrate our love together
Let's make it last forever, for always
Can I open the shades? You ask me why
So we can have the moon and the stars as our only light
Cherish the moment, let's take our time
Passion flies across the room
The sweet aroma of true love in bloom
Softly I whisper, "Forever be mine"
Oh now I see, you're everything I dreamed of now it's reality
Oh love's so rare, now it's ours to share
It's me for only you and only you for me so
Love me, hold me, don't hesitate
Let's celebrate our love together
Love me, hold me, don't hesitate
Let's celebrate our love together
But make it last forever, for always
Always I've been waiting to hear you say
You'd be mine for always
What would I do, do without you?
Know that it's true, I'm all about you darlin'
Love me, hold me, don't hesitate
Let's celebrate our love together
Love me, hold me, don't hesitate
Let's celebrate our love together
What would I do, do without you?
Know that it's true
Don't hesitate, let's celebrate our love together
Don't hesitate, let's celebrate our love together
Don't hesitate, let's celebrate our love together
Wishin' I could love you with all my heart can take
Tell me my love this time, do you want me to stay?
You say you're in need of a little love
And baby, it's me you're thinking of
And nothing in this world could keep me away
Darlin', finally I've waited so long for you to come to me
Darlin', with each passing day, there's nothing left to say
But I'm so glad we waited, it was worth the wait so
Love me, hold me, don't hesitate
Let's celebrate our love together
Love me, hold me, don't hesitate
Let's celebrate our love together
Let's make it last forever, for always
Can I open the shades? You ask me why
So we can have the moon and the stars as our only light
Cherish the moment, let's take our time
Passion flies across the room
The sweet aroma of true love in bloom
Softly I whisper, "Forever be mine"
Oh now I see, you're everything I dreamed of now it's reality
Oh love's so rare, now it's ours to share
It's me for only you and only you for me so
Love me, hold me, don't hesitate
Let's celebrate our love together
Love me, hold me, don't hesitate
Let's celebrate our love together
But make it last forever, for always
Always I've been waiting to hear you say
You'd be mine for always
What would I do, do without you?
Know that it's true, I'm all about you darlin'
Love me, hold me, don't hesitate
Let's celebrate our love together
Love me, hold me, don't hesitate
Let's celebrate our love together
What would I do, do without you?
Know that it's true
Don't hesitate, let's celebrate our love together
Don't hesitate, let's celebrate our love together
Don't hesitate, let's celebrate our love together
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