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.
Hey there i hope everythings alright
I forgot to call you in the wintertime
Like the waves crash coming right
i've got feelings pouring down against the ceiling
While you try to trace which side i'm on
When the wind blows between us
High above this empty feeling
I don't want to stop
I don't want to stop
When the waves crash beneath us
Down below this empty feeling
I don't want to stop
I don't want to stop
Can we dance like everything's alright
Can we trade the day in for the night
Like a homesick tunneling
I'm not breathing till I leave with you believing
I don't want to trace another song
When the wind blows between us
High above this empty feeling
I don't want to stop
I don't want to stop
When the waves crash beneath us
Down below this empty feeling
I don't want to stop
I don't want to stop
I don't want to stop
I don't want to stop
(repeat chorus)
I forgot to call you in the wintertime
Like the waves crash coming right
i've got feelings pouring down against the ceiling
While you try to trace which side i'm on
When the wind blows between us
High above this empty feeling
I don't want to stop
I don't want to stop
When the waves crash beneath us
Down below this empty feeling
I don't want to stop
I don't want to stop
Can we dance like everything's alright
Can we trade the day in for the night
Like a homesick tunneling
I'm not breathing till I leave with you believing
I don't want to trace another song
When the wind blows between us
High above this empty feeling
I don't want to stop
I don't want to stop
When the waves crash beneath us
Down below this empty feeling
I don't want to stop
I don't want to stop
I don't want to stop
I don't want to stop
(repeat chorus)
Lyrics submitted by ruben
I Don't Wanna Stop Lyrics as written by Ken John Harrison Andre Tanneberger
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i signed up on this site specifically to get information on the meaning of this song. Glad that their were at least 2 prior postings with thoughts and suggestions. Too bad they were posted about six years ago, but still appreciate both of the comments/suggestions. I too have tried to define some of the song lyrics to get an idea about what they mean, including "like a homesick tunneling" & the lyrics about tracing the side/song. What"s cool but also kind of frustrating about the song for me, is that I have loved it for so long, but don't really understand what it's true meaning is. It makes me reflective and sad to a point, but I also feel like celebrating life and dancing when i hear it. I think both of the previous posts offer interesting perspectives, especially the addiction possibility, I guess at some point someone will just need to try and contact him via social media and straight out ask him.