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.
up and down just to see you smile with a cup of tea. i've seen better days. today i thought about giving up, given up on me, but the comfort still remains. a walk in the rain passing by your window, i asked myself, "is she dead?" holding you in my arms crying in the rain, i said nothing. i woke up by a phone call from my mom, i tried not to cry. say to me it's okay, she said it's okay then i remembered that i saw your eyes and not the rain. your family cried, your friends all cried, i finally cried when i realized what love is. sitting on the bathroom floor asking "why?" i think your stronger for wanting to stay alive. all of the sudden i thought you were leaving, didn't you know you gave me something to believe in? you kept me breathing when my times were down. the last time i saw you i took a good look at the sky. and you told me something. i should have said something, then i remembered that i saw your eyes and not the rain.
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