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.
You have always been the best part of me
With my uncovered eyes
Loose from lenses absorbing light
Your hand is wrapped in mine
The sun set for the last time
Carpet stains from coffee cups
Thrown to stop from hurting so much
Paralyzed I thought I would fail you somehow
And let you down
But you saved me from death
With my uncovered eyes
Loose from lenses absorbing light
Your hand is wrapped in mine
The sun set for the last time
Carpet stains from coffee cups
Thrown to stop from hurting so much
Paralyzed I thought I would fail you somehow
And let you down
But you saved me from death
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