I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
Painted skies and shining stars
Reminds us of the hours we spent at the
Dining room table drawing pictures of nothing important
Everything we loved
And even though our fingers got sore and our eyes began to ache
We would never stop
We would never stop
It's these things created by tiny hands
That were hung on walls and wrapped as gifts (that)
Acted as the words we never said but wish we had before you left
It's too late to tell you that I care and I'm wishing you were here
And I think it would be better if you had never left at all
This place is not the same without the smile on your face
And if you were here then I would take you everywhere
Reminds us of the hours we spent at the
Dining room table drawing pictures of nothing important
Everything we loved
And even though our fingers got sore and our eyes began to ache
We would never stop
We would never stop
It's these things created by tiny hands
That were hung on walls and wrapped as gifts (that)
Acted as the words we never said but wish we had before you left
It's too late to tell you that I care and I'm wishing you were here
And I think it would be better if you had never left at all
This place is not the same without the smile on your face
And if you were here then I would take you everywhere
Lyrics submitted by PLANES, edited by thisiswater, CloudEater
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This song reminds me of my best friend ben.. he was my best friend when were little kids but he left without a goodbye about 3 years ago and i still miss his smile to this day..
the drums kinda are like a heartbeat and as he gets more into the song the heart beats faster neat, no?
Ohh! I could listen to this song FOREVER! The guitar part near the end is rockin soso hard!!!!
A little meaning to this song that I hope doesnt ruin it for some of you guys - Brian wrote the song for his brother who was moving out of their home when they were younger and "Ill take you everywhere" would pretty much sum up how brian would feel about him if he were still around. In addittion, mike told me in an email that "Ill take you everywhere" were some of the first words he told his girlfriend when they first got together, so the band decided the title fit perfectly for each and own's meaning in making the name for the song. Kind of cool huh?
the guitar part near the end rocks me hardcore
this song makes me really happy, and sad.. its soo goooood. penfold rocks my sparkly pink socks :)
mmm, awesome song, very powerful.
the last time they played this song live...they switched up the guitar part towards the end and it was even more amazing than it is on cd.
this is really awesome. it sounds GREAT! Penfold could most possibly be the greatest emo band ever. I love them! i love Jimmy Eat World but these guys are jus gettin me hyped!
definatly an emotional song..i practically was in tears the first time i heard it