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.
What are you so afraid of
Are you scared that someone else could make you find yourself
We all know what happens then
And I've tried to respect you
But it's so hard for me to compromise for someone else
I'll keep my mouth shut again
How do you sleep at night
How do you feel alright
I think you're just afraid of yourself
And what they all might say
I don't even know you now
So I'm gonna go away
I've seen a lot of your kind before
It makes me sad to think that people live their lives this way
Hiding behind their pride
I'll have to watch my mouth with you
And I swear that when I heard you say those words the other night I could've died
How do you sleep at night
How do you feel alright
I think you're just afraid of yourself
And what they all might say
I don't even know you now
So I'm gonna go away
Don't even know why I try to change you
So accepting you is the only that I can do
To tolerate this shit
I wish you weren't so reluctant
To tear down the walls and persevere
You wanted some real life well this is it
I think you're just afraid of yourself
And what they all might say
I don't even know you now
So I'm gonna go away
I think you're just afraid of yourself
And what they all might say
I don't even know you now
I'm going away
Are you scared that someone else could make you find yourself
We all know what happens then
And I've tried to respect you
But it's so hard for me to compromise for someone else
I'll keep my mouth shut again
How do you sleep at night
How do you feel alright
I think you're just afraid of yourself
And what they all might say
I don't even know you now
So I'm gonna go away
I've seen a lot of your kind before
It makes me sad to think that people live their lives this way
Hiding behind their pride
I'll have to watch my mouth with you
And I swear that when I heard you say those words the other night I could've died
How do you sleep at night
How do you feel alright
I think you're just afraid of yourself
And what they all might say
I don't even know you now
So I'm gonna go away
Don't even know why I try to change you
So accepting you is the only that I can do
To tolerate this shit
I wish you weren't so reluctant
To tear down the walls and persevere
You wanted some real life well this is it
I think you're just afraid of yourself
And what they all might say
I don't even know you now
So I'm gonna go away
I think you're just afraid of yourself
And what they all might say
I don't even know you now
I'm going away
Lyrics submitted by rimzilwave
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