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.
breathe in real deep, choke on the tears
look at the floor while you look in my eyes
say the words you want to hear
but you cant hear them
cause they're underneath my breath
wish for the best, prepare for the worst
say hello, wait for goodbye
hide the knife, brace for the stab
flash a smile, hold back the tears
lock up the unknown and throw away the key
calm down, relax, let loose, sit back
watch things come undone
bring in the show, now starting act one
change the subject one last time
fall down, lose a piece of mind
wish for the best, prepare for the worst
say hello, wait for goodbye
hide the knife, brace for the stab
flash a smile, hold back the tears
lock up the unknown and throw away the key
play it out to the end
just nod and shake my head
clench fists real tight
watch day turn into night
glance at you when you're not looking
sigh in relief, sigh in so deep
take my heart out, along with my mind
now i cant hurt you, anymore
lock up the unknown and throw away the key
look at the floor while you look in my eyes
say the words you want to hear
but you cant hear them
cause they're underneath my breath
wish for the best, prepare for the worst
say hello, wait for goodbye
hide the knife, brace for the stab
flash a smile, hold back the tears
lock up the unknown and throw away the key
calm down, relax, let loose, sit back
watch things come undone
bring in the show, now starting act one
change the subject one last time
fall down, lose a piece of mind
wish for the best, prepare for the worst
say hello, wait for goodbye
hide the knife, brace for the stab
flash a smile, hold back the tears
lock up the unknown and throw away the key
play it out to the end
just nod and shake my head
clench fists real tight
watch day turn into night
glance at you when you're not looking
sigh in relief, sigh in so deep
take my heart out, along with my mind
now i cant hurt you, anymore
lock up the unknown and throw away the key
Lyrics submitted by NewFoundGloryChick
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