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.
"take it or leave it"
where the words you chose over mine
so much reminds me of you, and i miss your smile
10:01 and this night is gone
i spent it ill while the world moves on
if time alone were the brush that paints
with solace and misfortunate
my life would be a work of art
and ive seen this all before
things shouldnt have gone this far
we shouldnt have gotten so close
but what made me believe?
was it the girl who made him forget all hes known
every time he looked into her eyes?
or was it the boy who
decided to give up his heart
and run away?
today is gone, tomorrow is mine, but im still alone
keep breathing, keep dreaming
and keep singing for you
bleeding out so much more
spilling blood since youve left
if i had a second chance
id live a life waiting to death
so i walk to the store
i spent a buck fifty in quarters
to buy the ring you said you liked
cause im thinking of you now
now i drive to the coast
the place where i drown all my fears
let the water set me free
im screaming can you hear?
or is this the end of everything i loved?
are we destined for more?
why cant you look me in the eyes
and tell me what you want to?
i know you want to so bad, so bad
but ive seen this all before
things shouldnt have gone this far
we shouldnt have gotten so close
what made me believe?
it was you who made me forget all that ive known
every time i looked into your eyes
and it was me who decided to give up my heart and run away
today is gone, tomorrow is mine, but im still alone
where the words you chose over mine
so much reminds me of you, and i miss your smile
10:01 and this night is gone
i spent it ill while the world moves on
if time alone were the brush that paints
with solace and misfortunate
my life would be a work of art
and ive seen this all before
things shouldnt have gone this far
we shouldnt have gotten so close
but what made me believe?
was it the girl who made him forget all hes known
every time he looked into her eyes?
or was it the boy who
decided to give up his heart
and run away?
today is gone, tomorrow is mine, but im still alone
keep breathing, keep dreaming
and keep singing for you
bleeding out so much more
spilling blood since youve left
if i had a second chance
id live a life waiting to death
so i walk to the store
i spent a buck fifty in quarters
to buy the ring you said you liked
cause im thinking of you now
now i drive to the coast
the place where i drown all my fears
let the water set me free
im screaming can you hear?
or is this the end of everything i loved?
are we destined for more?
why cant you look me in the eyes
and tell me what you want to?
i know you want to so bad, so bad
but ive seen this all before
things shouldnt have gone this far
we shouldnt have gotten so close
what made me believe?
it was you who made me forget all that ive known
every time i looked into your eyes
and it was me who decided to give up my heart and run away
today is gone, tomorrow is mine, but im still alone
Lyrics submitted by emo4evr
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