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.
In this perfection I lament her beauty
Her voice a sour note in this bitter serenade
In this perfection I lament her beauty
Her voice a sour note in this bitter serenade
And all these words I could have, would have, should have said
Ring out like gunshots across long lost days
If this wasn't love then what the fuck was I thinking?
I would bear my soul just to bask in your grace
And your beauty
Your strength inspires all of my days
I would carry any load
Just to bear your cross for one day
In this perfection I lament her beauty
Her voice a sour note in this bitter serenade
In this perfection I lament her beauty
Her voice a sour note in this bitter serenade
Your love fills me up
When the blood in my body has drained
And your strength is my backbone
When I feel every bone break
I'm built for pain
I swear to let no one in
And there you where
A vision, a beauty
It takes my breath away
You took my breath away
And it takes my breath away
How you took my breath away
And it takes my breath away
You took my breath away
And it takes my breath away
How you took my breath away
How could I know that you would take my breath away?
And how could I know one kiss would change everything?
Your love fills me up when the blood in my body's drained
And your strength is my backbone when I feel every bone break
Your love fills me up when the blood in my body is drained
And your strength is my backbone when I feel every bone break
Her voice a sour note in this bitter serenade
In this perfection I lament her beauty
Her voice a sour note in this bitter serenade
And all these words I could have, would have, should have said
Ring out like gunshots across long lost days
If this wasn't love then what the fuck was I thinking?
I would bear my soul just to bask in your grace
And your beauty
Your strength inspires all of my days
I would carry any load
Just to bear your cross for one day
In this perfection I lament her beauty
Her voice a sour note in this bitter serenade
In this perfection I lament her beauty
Her voice a sour note in this bitter serenade
Your love fills me up
When the blood in my body has drained
And your strength is my backbone
When I feel every bone break
I'm built for pain
I swear to let no one in
And there you where
A vision, a beauty
It takes my breath away
You took my breath away
And it takes my breath away
How you took my breath away
And it takes my breath away
You took my breath away
And it takes my breath away
How you took my breath away
How could I know that you would take my breath away?
And how could I know one kiss would change everything?
Your love fills me up when the blood in my body's drained
And your strength is my backbone when I feel every bone break
Your love fills me up when the blood in my body is drained
And your strength is my backbone when I feel every bone break
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i think some are wrong in assuming this is a happier Atreyu song. the lyric "i lament her beauty" lament would mean he grieves for her beauty. i think its more about a relationship he thought was really serious and it wasnt what he thought "if this wasn't love then what the fuck was i thinking?" she took his breath away but with one kiss she was gone. "how could i know one kiss would change everything?"
I couldn't agree with zachawack1991 more. While i was reading all of these responses that's exactly what I was thinking about the opening lines, it's about looking back in reget, "hear voice a SOUR note in this BITTER serenade". It's interesting how everyone hears a pretty chorus and think's it's a happy or a love song. Judging by their future (especially A Death Grip on Yesterday) work I don't know if Atreyu had had a happy relationship. lol
I couldn't agree with zachawack1991 more. While i was reading all of these responses that's exactly what I was thinking about the opening lines, it's about looking back in reget, "hear voice a SOUR note in this BITTER serenade". It's interesting how everyone hears a pretty chorus and think's it's a happy or a love song. Judging by their future (especially A Death Grip on Yesterday) work I don't know if Atreyu had had a happy relationship. lol
must of my friends when we listen to new cds...we just skip over the songs we think will suck..but i slapped my friends hand away when this one came on.
its amazing song and it seems to be underated.
i think its either about
a) god/or some higher power giving strength to the writer of the song.
ooorrrr the one i think more.
b) a girl who can make a guy go on in life.
this song to me is about a guy who enters a relationship.. and totally flips head over heels "How could I know one kiss would change everything…?" showing he did not know that this one kiss from this girl could be his soulmate and how he is willing to do anythign for the love she gives him
amazing...atreyu is the best
Wow.. I do the same thing that Godd says that they do.. But I didnt skip over this one.. This is a beautiful song.. and Is one of the best on there new c.d. Atreyu is so awesome. And Alex has a great voice. <333
this song IS beautiful where are all the other comments? lol
Yeah, this IS an awesome song. and I agree with yourdesolatebeauty.
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this song is a mastercraft of lyrics.
and only a handful of comments?!? for shame.
In this perfection I lament her beauty Her voice a sour note In this bitter serenade (x2)
And all those things I could have Would have Should have said Ring out like gunshots across long lost days If that wasn't love then what the fuck was I thinking? I would bear my soul just to Bask in your grace and your beauty Your strength inspires all of my days I would carry any load Just to bear your cross for a day
In this perfection I lament her beauty Her voice a sour note In this bitter serenade In this perfection I lament her beauty Her voice a sour note In this bitter serenade
Your love fills me up when the blood in my body's drained And your strength is my backbone when I feel every bone break
I'm built for pain Iswear to let no one in and there you were a vision of beauty
It takes my breath away You took my breath away And it takes my breath away how you take my breath away (x2)
How could I know that you would take my breath away? How could I know one kiss would change everything…?
Your love fills me up when the blood in my body's drained And your strength is my backbone when i feel every bone break (x2)
Just addin some things that were missed