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.
Lights out, my seat back as far as it will go
Casting shadows like statues
I'm right outside your window
There's no such thing as second chances
There's no such thing don't bother to explain
You're so beautiful, did you hear a word I said?
You're so beautiful, I guess this is what I get
[Chorus]
We trust and believe so easily, in words they speak
We seek security in one another, but there's no way to cover this
And these tragic nights and afternoons wreak disaster
And I can still feel you as if you were in the room
Where does our story end, where does it start?
I buried you along with my heart
Entertain me, and tell me "it didn't mean anything"
It's vengous worth my tolerance and I could be careless
But I promise you'll feel everything I know
You're so beautiful, did you hear a word I said?
You're so beautiful, I guess this is what I get
[Chorus]
I guess this is what I get.
[Chorus]
Did you hear what I said?
I guess this is what I get.
Casting shadows like statues
I'm right outside your window
There's no such thing as second chances
There's no such thing don't bother to explain
You're so beautiful, did you hear a word I said?
You're so beautiful, I guess this is what I get
[Chorus]
We trust and believe so easily, in words they speak
We seek security in one another, but there's no way to cover this
And these tragic nights and afternoons wreak disaster
And I can still feel you as if you were in the room
Where does our story end, where does it start?
I buried you along with my heart
Entertain me, and tell me "it didn't mean anything"
It's vengous worth my tolerance and I could be careless
But I promise you'll feel everything I know
You're so beautiful, did you hear a word I said?
You're so beautiful, I guess this is what I get
[Chorus]
I guess this is what I get.
[Chorus]
Did you hear what I said?
I guess this is what I get.
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