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.
Is seventeen so far away from here
At twenty-one I live a different life
I never dreamed I could
And as I pick up pieces I can't let go
Of that old never-ending nightmare
I remember times when sky's were grey
Innocence ran through our bones
You and I had much to say
I know you'll take me home
Again
Last night those cops came to arrest you
What'd you do this time
Was is far from home
Well I've seen you twice in the last ten months
Now your gone again
So far from home
I remember times when sky's were grey
Innocence ran through our bones
You and I had much to say
I know you'll take me home
Again
I have found life
And took the time to
Never fear and sing for death
I'm not a victim
Your not the answer
I can't control
My own life
We-Will-Not-Break-Look-Out-Find-Find Your Faith
The earth turns but we don't feel it move
I've found a better life I'll promise you
At twenty-one I live a different life
I never dreamed I could
And as I pick up pieces I can't let go
Of that old never-ending nightmare
I remember times when sky's were grey
Innocence ran through our bones
You and I had much to say
I know you'll take me home
Again
Last night those cops came to arrest you
What'd you do this time
Was is far from home
Well I've seen you twice in the last ten months
Now your gone again
So far from home
I remember times when sky's were grey
Innocence ran through our bones
You and I had much to say
I know you'll take me home
Again
I have found life
And took the time to
Never fear and sing for death
I'm not a victim
Your not the answer
I can't control
My own life
We-Will-Not-Break-Look-Out-Find-Find Your Faith
The earth turns but we don't feel it move
I've found a better life I'll promise you
Lyrics submitted by squidblaine
Looking Glass Eyes Lyrics as written by Jacob Wambold Angel Dejesus Ibarra
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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i agree with LifeFadingAway.
this song is awsome i cant beleive only one person has commented it. tsk tsk tsk.
i totally agree with LifeFadingAway! -- perfect summary of song =] one of my favourite songs
agreed with LifeFadingAway. They really seem to know what their talking about! XD......awwwww wiL is cute.....he makes me think of my friend.
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