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.
Did I hear you say you want someone to talk to
And you want to have someone to hold you close
You've got high hopes for someone good and strong
Someone good to hold you close
I wish that I could be the one you want, girl
I wish that I could be the one who's strong
But your high hopes are better saved
For someone else who might stay
I see you standing there in the pouring rain
Hoping that the taxi comes real soon
Cause you're beautiful enough to make mistakes
You're beautiful enough to make me stay
Did I hear you say you want someone to talk to
And you want to feel some loving in your heart
You've got high hopes for someone good and strong
Someone good who will stay
And you want to have someone to hold you close
You've got high hopes for someone good and strong
Someone good to hold you close
I wish that I could be the one you want, girl
I wish that I could be the one who's strong
But your high hopes are better saved
For someone else who might stay
I see you standing there in the pouring rain
Hoping that the taxi comes real soon
Cause you're beautiful enough to make mistakes
You're beautiful enough to make me stay
Did I hear you say you want someone to talk to
And you want to feel some loving in your heart
You've got high hopes for someone good and strong
Someone good who will stay
Lyrics submitted by wickedred88
High Hopes Lyrics as written by Neil Halstead
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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