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.
I know, you know, that I just can?t decide
which way my heart will lead me
But you just sit, I think
Boy what should you do now
Just wait until you sink me
Girl I don't see nothin wrong with you and me together
I'll come out and shout it loud, there ain't nothing better, than my
(Chorus 1)
Nora Marie, baby can't you see
I'll make time for you, but I'll need to decide
If my Nora Marie feels the same way for me
Well I know you're new, in a way so am I, Nora Marie
Well you think you are through, but girl you ain't seen nothing yet
I get twice of what you feel
Well I'm so sure you know that I might even bet
I'll be playing this reel to reel
Girl I don't want nothing like 'boy, where have you been?'
Cause things will be going fine you take one look again, oh my
(Chorus 2)
Nora Marie, baby can't you see
I'll make time for you, but I'll need to decide
If my Nora Marie feels the same way for me
Well I know you knew, in a way so did I, Nora Marie
You might say Ty, it would be so much safer
Even though you might be lying
But one day I swear I'll write this down on paper
but for now I'm improvising
Girl I can get all mixed up trying to be true
I think you can see the problem
Only answers you, oh my
(Chorus 2)
(Chorus 1)
which way my heart will lead me
But you just sit, I think
Boy what should you do now
Just wait until you sink me
Girl I don't see nothin wrong with you and me together
I'll come out and shout it loud, there ain't nothing better, than my
(Chorus 1)
Nora Marie, baby can't you see
I'll make time for you, but I'll need to decide
If my Nora Marie feels the same way for me
Well I know you're new, in a way so am I, Nora Marie
Well you think you are through, but girl you ain't seen nothing yet
I get twice of what you feel
Well I'm so sure you know that I might even bet
I'll be playing this reel to reel
Girl I don't want nothing like 'boy, where have you been?'
Cause things will be going fine you take one look again, oh my
(Chorus 2)
Nora Marie, baby can't you see
I'll make time for you, but I'll need to decide
If my Nora Marie feels the same way for me
Well I know you knew, in a way so did I, Nora Marie
You might say Ty, it would be so much safer
Even though you might be lying
But one day I swear I'll write this down on paper
but for now I'm improvising
Girl I can get all mixed up trying to be true
I think you can see the problem
Only answers you, oh my
(Chorus 2)
(Chorus 1)
Lyrics submitted by xosara
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