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.
Close your eyes
Give me your hand darling
Do you feel my heart beating
Do you understand
Do you feel the same
Am i only dreaming
Is this burning an eternal flame
I believe its meant to be darling
I watch you when you are sleeping
You belong with me
Do you feel the same
Am i only dreaming
Or is this burning an eternal flame
Say my name
Sun shines through the rain
A whole life so lonely
Then you come and ease the pain
I don't want to lose this feeling
ohhhh
Say my name sunshine's through the rain
My whole life, so lonely
Now you come and ease the pain
I don't want to lose this feeling
ohhhh
Close your eyes
Give me your hand
Do you feel my heart beating
Do you understand
Do you feel the same
Am i only dreaming
Or is this burning an eternal flame
Give me your hand darling
Do you feel my heart beating
Do you understand
Do you feel the same
Am i only dreaming
Is this burning an eternal flame
I believe its meant to be darling
I watch you when you are sleeping
You belong with me
Do you feel the same
Am i only dreaming
Or is this burning an eternal flame
Say my name
Sun shines through the rain
A whole life so lonely
Then you come and ease the pain
I don't want to lose this feeling
ohhhh
Say my name sunshine's through the rain
My whole life, so lonely
Now you come and ease the pain
I don't want to lose this feeling
ohhhh
Close your eyes
Give me your hand
Do you feel my heart beating
Do you understand
Do you feel the same
Am i only dreaming
Or is this burning an eternal flame
Lyrics submitted by sunflowergirl777
Eternal Flame Lyrics as written by Thomas F. Kelly Susanna Lee Hoffs
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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