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.
SEAN: for about three years i've showed myself to you. left the book open on pages no one had ever read. with every mile traveled the distance grew shorter as we lay eyes on strange places. i have learned to embrace my future not slice my fear away. this is what you taught me and it will last long after the feedback has faded away. you gave me the ability to follow my heart. and this will stay with me long after we have "gone our separate ways"
SAL: this means everything to me. i've exposed myself to you and you've made me realize i'm not alone. thank you so much for giving that to me. with every word we speak. with every chord we play.
this will stay with me long after we've moved on.
SAL: this means everything to me. i've exposed myself to you and you've made me realize i'm not alone. thank you so much for giving that to me. with every word we speak. with every chord we play.
this will stay with me long after we've moved on.
Lyrics submitted by NoleyPoley
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