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 was
Stronger
I was
Better
Picked you out
Now don't
Say a word
No don't
Yell out
Never mind
Let you out
Let you back
Stay on
Sit down
Let it fall
Let it fall
Let it fall
Let it fall
Stronger
I was
Better
Picked you out
Now don't
Say a word
No don't
Yell out
Never mind
Let you out
Let you back
Stay on
Sit down
Let it fall
Let it fall
Let it fall
Let it fall
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