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.
I know I don't say, "You're beautiful" enough
But that don't mean it ain't on my mind
And I know sometimes we have differences and fight
But I hate when I see you cry
And if you're ever worried I got one foot out that door
I can promise you right now, baby
My love won't leave you alone
Just so you know
When I say forever, girl
I mean I'm never, ever gonna do you wrong
And I won't let you go, talkin' us growin' old
Here's dusk 'til dawn, we'll be goin' on and on
Baby, my love won't leave you alone, no
Just like that red wine stain on the carpet
Yeah, girl, I ain't goin' nowhere (hell nah)
And kinda like your favorite jeans with the hole in the pocket
Wherever you go, I'll be there
'Cause my love won't leave you alone
Just so you know
When I say forever, girl
I mean I'm never, ever gonna do you wrong
And I won't let you go, talkin' us growin' old
Here's dusk 'til dawn, we'll be goin' on and on
'Cause my love won't leave you alone
Leave you alone (won't leave you)
Leave you alone
Leave you alone
No, it won't
Leave you alone (won't leave you)
Leave you alone
And I don't know what life will look like fifty years down the road
But you can count on me being right here
'Cause my love won't leave you alone
Just so you know
When I say forever, girl
I mean I'm never, ever gonna do you wrong
And I won't let you go, talkin' us growin' old
Here's dusk 'til dawn, we'll be goin' on and on
'Cause my love won't leave you alone
Leave you alone
Leave you alone
I won't leave you alone
Leave you alone
Oh, no I won't
Leave you alone
No, I won't leave you alone
But that don't mean it ain't on my mind
And I know sometimes we have differences and fight
But I hate when I see you cry
And if you're ever worried I got one foot out that door
I can promise you right now, baby
My love won't leave you alone
Just so you know
When I say forever, girl
I mean I'm never, ever gonna do you wrong
And I won't let you go, talkin' us growin' old
Here's dusk 'til dawn, we'll be goin' on and on
Baby, my love won't leave you alone, no
Just like that red wine stain on the carpet
Yeah, girl, I ain't goin' nowhere (hell nah)
And kinda like your favorite jeans with the hole in the pocket
Wherever you go, I'll be there
'Cause my love won't leave you alone
Just so you know
When I say forever, girl
I mean I'm never, ever gonna do you wrong
And I won't let you go, talkin' us growin' old
Here's dusk 'til dawn, we'll be goin' on and on
'Cause my love won't leave you alone
Leave you alone (won't leave you)
Leave you alone
Leave you alone
No, it won't
Leave you alone (won't leave you)
Leave you alone
And I don't know what life will look like fifty years down the road
But you can count on me being right here
'Cause my love won't leave you alone
Just so you know
When I say forever, girl
I mean I'm never, ever gonna do you wrong
And I won't let you go, talkin' us growin' old
Here's dusk 'til dawn, we'll be goin' on and on
'Cause my love won't leave you alone
Leave you alone
Leave you alone
I won't leave you alone
Leave you alone
Oh, no I won't
Leave you alone
No, I won't leave you alone
Lyrics submitted by LittleLaura
Leave You Alone Lyrics as written by Jordan Schmidt Jordan Minton
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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I think you're right! I never actually wondered what the song was about until I read your comment here!
I just love the 'despair' in his voice when he sings the "I don't know why, and I don't know where to go"
But than again, I love everything he does!