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.
Get ready tonight
Gonna make this a night to remember
Get ready, oh, baby, tonight
Gonna make this a night to remember
When you love someone, it's natural, not demanding
And that's one thing I'm proud to say I've found in you
I'm so glad we've reached an understanding
Now I know my heart is safe with you
So now my love to you, baby, I surrender
Celebrations in the heart 'cause we're united
And there's nothing in the world could come between me and you
We're together, and it keeps me so excited
To think of what the power of love can do
And I'm filled with a love that's, oh, so tender, yeah
Yeah, get ready, get ready 'cause we're gonna have some fun
Get ready, get ready 'cause you're with the nine one one
Gonna take this, break this, then we're gonna make this
A night to remember 'cause, baby, I surrender
Celebration, toast the occasion
Talking about love and true dedication
The hand of love that's, oh, so tender is gonna give you a night to remember
Let's make a toast to those who've helped make this occasion
They turn their back on love, and that's what drove you straight to me
To you, I make a lasting dedication
I'll show you all the love and life can be
And each day that I live I will deliver, yeah
Gonna make this a night to remember
Get ready, oh, baby, tonight
Gonna make this a night to remember
When you love someone, it's natural, not demanding
And that's one thing I'm proud to say I've found in you
I'm so glad we've reached an understanding
Now I know my heart is safe with you
So now my love to you, baby, I surrender
Celebrations in the heart 'cause we're united
And there's nothing in the world could come between me and you
We're together, and it keeps me so excited
To think of what the power of love can do
And I'm filled with a love that's, oh, so tender, yeah
Yeah, get ready, get ready 'cause we're gonna have some fun
Get ready, get ready 'cause you're with the nine one one
Gonna take this, break this, then we're gonna make this
A night to remember 'cause, baby, I surrender
Celebration, toast the occasion
Talking about love and true dedication
The hand of love that's, oh, so tender is gonna give you a night to remember
Let's make a toast to those who've helped make this occasion
They turn their back on love, and that's what drove you straight to me
To you, I make a lasting dedication
I'll show you all the love and life can be
And each day that I live I will deliver, yeah
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