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.
RAP 1:
dreams sometimes i ask the lord why
mama back again in my dreams you are alive
i don't know reality of fiction
i guess you and the lord guiding on my mission
who am i an actor or musician
dreaming all these years finally the right decision
i can't breathe my mind is wide oen
nightmares in the night bedsheet like an ocean
sleeping deep i can hear god speak
your life in my hands check the bible read and preach
my eyes open begin to realize
i am still in my dreams who's the man in disguise
i start trippin' think a sec about the kitchen
have to face the fact about my future reputation
in addition minimize my ambition
lord wake me up change my situation
CHORUS:
in my dreams god is talking to me
in my dreams i am down on my knees
in my dreams i am begging you please
let my soul rest in peace
BRIDGE:
life is too short too short to live in anger
can't stand these negative vibes
life is too short too short to live with danger
please help me god to survive
RAP 2:
dreams i just can't explain
they bug me out make me trip in so many ways
i want the truth nothing but the truth
entire 411 i am goin' back to my roots
woop woop that's the sound of the police
young gifted back i am down on my knees
irritated lost nowhere to go
help me please rescue me i am loosing control
the show must go on i wanna habe my piece of cake
seperate good from the bad and fake
snakes always wanna ride your jock and place
their behinds in your face dispossess your space
in my dreams i see a picture of your face
life is too short b take a break
i wish good luck for you and yours
dreams see me walking through that door
dreams sometimes i ask the lord why
mama back again in my dreams you are alive
i don't know reality of fiction
i guess you and the lord guiding on my mission
who am i an actor or musician
dreaming all these years finally the right decision
i can't breathe my mind is wide oen
nightmares in the night bedsheet like an ocean
sleeping deep i can hear god speak
your life in my hands check the bible read and preach
my eyes open begin to realize
i am still in my dreams who's the man in disguise
i start trippin' think a sec about the kitchen
have to face the fact about my future reputation
in addition minimize my ambition
lord wake me up change my situation
CHORUS:
in my dreams god is talking to me
in my dreams i am down on my knees
in my dreams i am begging you please
let my soul rest in peace
BRIDGE:
life is too short too short to live in anger
can't stand these negative vibes
life is too short too short to live with danger
please help me god to survive
RAP 2:
dreams i just can't explain
they bug me out make me trip in so many ways
i want the truth nothing but the truth
entire 411 i am goin' back to my roots
woop woop that's the sound of the police
young gifted back i am down on my knees
irritated lost nowhere to go
help me please rescue me i am loosing control
the show must go on i wanna habe my piece of cake
seperate good from the bad and fake
snakes always wanna ride your jock and place
their behinds in your face dispossess your space
in my dreams i see a picture of your face
life is too short b take a break
i wish good luck for you and yours
dreams see me walking through that door
Lyrics submitted by illusions_
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