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.
My dearest friend it's fare you well
You slighted me but I wish you well
And never no more your face I'll see
I wouldn't serve you like you served me
You caused me to weep you caused me to mourn
And satisfied I never could be
To save my cheeks and tears for thee
Oh can't you shed one tear for me?
My dearest friend my harmless dove
I hope to meet you in the world above
And when we meet in peace we'll be
My dearest friend remember me
Now when I'm dead and laid to rest
Remember the one that loves you best
And when you pass by where I lie
Look on my grave look on and cry
And now we've laid him down to rest
Beside the one that loved him best
And as you pass by where he lies
You may sing this song look on and cry
Remember friends as you pass by
As you all are so once was I
As I am here to be
So get prepared and follow me
You slighted me but I wish you well
And never no more your face I'll see
I wouldn't serve you like you served me
You caused me to weep you caused me to mourn
And satisfied I never could be
To save my cheeks and tears for thee
Oh can't you shed one tear for me?
My dearest friend my harmless dove
I hope to meet you in the world above
And when we meet in peace we'll be
My dearest friend remember me
Now when I'm dead and laid to rest
Remember the one that loves you best
And when you pass by where I lie
Look on my grave look on and cry
And now we've laid him down to rest
Beside the one that loved him best
And as you pass by where he lies
You may sing this song look on and cry
Remember friends as you pass by
As you all are so once was I
As I am here to be
So get prepared and follow me
Lyrics submitted by mrtrout
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