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.
These days I'm coming clean, finding light through all the darkness. You're here supporting me, always faithful, always shining. Our time, our energy is locked inside our hearts forever. What we need to be free is ourselves, our unity. When I close my eyes, I can feel that you're still here with me. As my heart beats on, the fire inside still burns completely. When it all unfolds, when it all goes down, it reassures me loud and clear that you are around. Falling down, rising up so many of these times, to provide the strength through everything, the truth: it never dies. And, even if it's not forever, you've strengthened my life. For who you are and what you mean, I know I can confide. Your honesty keeps healing me from all of those who lied. When I close my eyes, I can feel that you're still here with me. As my heart beats on, the fire inside still burns completely. When it all unfolds, when it all goes down, it reassures me loud and clear that you are around. Falling down, rising up so many of these times, gives me strength. Position for reaction, you're here by my side, and you're living on wherever everyoneâ?¦where everyone else died. There's three words I will say for those times you gave me my life. When I close my eyes, I can feel that you're still here with me. As my heart beats on.
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Close My Eyes Lyrics as written by Mariah Carey Walter Afanasieff
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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Words don't even begin to describe this song. It's so beautiful. To me it's about that one special person that is always there for you, no matter what. No matter how far away from each other you are, you are still together in your hearts. No matter what happens, through life and death, nothing can break you apart. Love is the strongest force imaginable. Once you find that one person they become your life and your strength and they will always be there for you.
This song makes me cry.
Agree completely, Although I can see it as being a religious song as well. but seeing how i am not religious I say its exactly what you said