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.
Today is too late
How long do we have to wait
Oh no, I think she knows
That's why I can't let go
I feel this burning inside
A feeling that no one should know
This could be so good again
I'd wait here till then
But not with this
So now I'll leave with
No apologies
I never thought you'd be so
Easily deceived
Now I'll just hang my head (falling further out of place)
Along with the dead (don't know what/why I can't replace)
We're mad with regret
Memories that we'll both forget
So far it's been so hard
To cover up these scars
I see this falling apart
It's easy to just let it go
No luck between us both
So I keep waiting
But not with this
So now I'll leave with
No apologies
I never thought you'd be so
Easily deceived
Now I'll just hang my head (falling further out of place)
Along with the dead (don't know what/why I can't replace)
What's left to show
It's so bad but I got to know
What's right don't know
How to find it out on my own
One by one we all fall down
Who's the first one to hit the ground now
What's worse to kick or fall
Or be suss standing alone
Ill keep your promises if you
Take back every thing I said
I find its got so cold now
That I've lost my heart and soul
No apologies
I never thought you'd be so
Easily deceived
Now I'll just hang my head (falling further out of place)
Along with the dead (don't know what/why I can't replace)
I'll just hang my head
Hang my head
How long do we have to wait
Oh no, I think she knows
That's why I can't let go
I feel this burning inside
A feeling that no one should know
This could be so good again
I'd wait here till then
But not with this
So now I'll leave with
No apologies
I never thought you'd be so
Easily deceived
Now I'll just hang my head (falling further out of place)
Along with the dead (don't know what/why I can't replace)
We're mad with regret
Memories that we'll both forget
So far it's been so hard
To cover up these scars
I see this falling apart
It's easy to just let it go
No luck between us both
So I keep waiting
But not with this
So now I'll leave with
No apologies
I never thought you'd be so
Easily deceived
Now I'll just hang my head (falling further out of place)
Along with the dead (don't know what/why I can't replace)
What's left to show
It's so bad but I got to know
What's right don't know
How to find it out on my own
One by one we all fall down
Who's the first one to hit the ground now
What's worse to kick or fall
Or be suss standing alone
Ill keep your promises if you
Take back every thing I said
I find its got so cold now
That I've lost my heart and soul
No apologies
I never thought you'd be so
Easily deceived
Now I'll just hang my head (falling further out of place)
Along with the dead (don't know what/why I can't replace)
I'll just hang my head
Hang my head
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