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.
Can't understand what is happening to me
This isn't real this is only a dream
But I never have felt, no, I never have felt this way before
I'm looking down on my body below
I lie asleep in the midst of a dream
Is it now could it be the Angel of Death has come for me
I can't believe that really my time has come
I don't feel ready there's so much left undone
And it's my soul and I'm not gonna let it get away
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait 'til another day
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait 'til another day
I have a lust for the Earth below
And Hell itself is my only foe
'Cause I've no fear of dying
Go when I'm good and ready
I snatch a glimpse of the lights eternal rays
I see a tunnel, I stand amazed
At all of the people standing there in front of me
Into the paths of rightness I'll be led
Is this the place where the living join the dead?
I wish I knew this was only just a nightmare
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait 'til another day
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait 'til another day
Take my hand, I'll lead you to the promised land
Take my hand, I'll give you immortality
Eternal youth, I'll take you to the other side
To see the truth, the path for you is decided
Oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
My body tingles, I feel so strange
I feel so tired, I feel so drained
And I'm wondering if I'll ever be the same again
Is this in limbo or Heaven or Hell?
Maybe I'm going down there as well
I can't accept my soul will drift forever
I feel myself floating back down to Earth
So could this be the hour of my rebirth
Or have I died or will I wake from dreaming?
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait 'til another day
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait 'til another day
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait 'til another day
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait 'til another day
This isn't real this is only a dream
But I never have felt, no, I never have felt this way before
I'm looking down on my body below
I lie asleep in the midst of a dream
Is it now could it be the Angel of Death has come for me
I can't believe that really my time has come
I don't feel ready there's so much left undone
And it's my soul and I'm not gonna let it get away
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait 'til another day
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait 'til another day
I have a lust for the Earth below
And Hell itself is my only foe
'Cause I've no fear of dying
Go when I'm good and ready
I snatch a glimpse of the lights eternal rays
I see a tunnel, I stand amazed
At all of the people standing there in front of me
Into the paths of rightness I'll be led
Is this the place where the living join the dead?
I wish I knew this was only just a nightmare
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait 'til another day
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait 'til another day
Take my hand, I'll lead you to the promised land
Take my hand, I'll give you immortality
Eternal youth, I'll take you to the other side
To see the truth, the path for you is decided
Oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
My body tingles, I feel so strange
I feel so tired, I feel so drained
And I'm wondering if I'll ever be the same again
Is this in limbo or Heaven or Hell?
Maybe I'm going down there as well
I can't accept my soul will drift forever
I feel myself floating back down to Earth
So could this be the hour of my rebirth
Or have I died or will I wake from dreaming?
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait 'til another day
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait 'til another day
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait 'til another day
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait
Heaven can wait 'til another day
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