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 walk a mile with a smile
And I don't know
I don't care where I am
But I know it's alright
Jump the tracks
Can't get back
I don't know anyone around here
But I'm safe this time
'cause when you
Tell me, Tell me, Tell me
Stupid things, like you do
Yes, I
Have to, have to, have to
Change the rules
I can't lose
[CHORUS]
Cause I shiver
I just break up
When I'm near you
It all gets out of hand
Yes I shiver
I get bent up
There's no way that
I know you'll understand
We talk and talk
'round it all
Who'd have thought
We'd end up here
But I'm feeling fine
In a rush
Never trust
You'll be there
If I'd only stop and take my time
'cause with you
I'm running, running, running
Somewhere I can't get to
Yes I have to have to have to
Change the rules
I'm with you
[CHORUS]
[BRIDGE]
What if you get off at the next stop
Would you just wave as I'm drifting off
If I never saw you again
Could I (could i)
keep all (all)
of this (of this)
Inside
[CHORUS repeat to fade]
And I don't know
I don't care where I am
But I know it's alright
Jump the tracks
Can't get back
I don't know anyone around here
But I'm safe this time
'cause when you
Tell me, Tell me, Tell me
Stupid things, like you do
Yes, I
Have to, have to, have to
Change the rules
I can't lose
[CHORUS]
Cause I shiver
I just break up
When I'm near you
It all gets out of hand
Yes I shiver
I get bent up
There's no way that
I know you'll understand
We talk and talk
'round it all
Who'd have thought
We'd end up here
But I'm feeling fine
In a rush
Never trust
You'll be there
If I'd only stop and take my time
'cause with you
I'm running, running, running
Somewhere I can't get to
Yes I have to have to have to
Change the rules
I'm with you
[CHORUS]
[BRIDGE]
What if you get off at the next stop
Would you just wave as I'm drifting off
If I never saw you again
Could I (could i)
keep all (all)
of this (of this)
Inside
[CHORUS repeat to fade]
Lyrics submitted by sparklefairy
Shiver Lyrics as written by Rodrigo Medeiros Julian Medeiros
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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