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've been outside for too long now,
I've seen the seasons come and go.
Could be today may be the day,
Tomorrow comes and I'll stay the same.
Don't know my place,never thought it'd be this way.
Can't change my face, never thought I'd see this change.
Too many times I've passed these doors,
I've seen them open just to close.
Now I'm searching for some new key.
Locked up, locked out it comes down on me.
Don't know my place,never thought it'd be this way.
Can't change my face, never thought I'd see this change.
I've come to see this change,
I've come to stay the same I'll stay until I'm old, unwind, release, unfold.
I've come to stay the same, I'll stay until I'm old I don't want to be cold.
I've seen the seasons come and go.
Could be today may be the day,
Tomorrow comes and I'll stay the same.
Don't know my place,never thought it'd be this way.
Can't change my face, never thought I'd see this change.
Too many times I've passed these doors,
I've seen them open just to close.
Now I'm searching for some new key.
Locked up, locked out it comes down on me.
Don't know my place,never thought it'd be this way.
Can't change my face, never thought I'd see this change.
I've come to see this change,
I've come to stay the same I'll stay until I'm old, unwind, release, unfold.
I've come to stay the same, I'll stay until I'm old I don't want to be cold.
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