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.
Just be in love and I'll kiss you like you've always wanted
Just close your eyes, I'll still live as if I'm dying
If I don't make your heart skip a beat then hate me
If I don't make you feel anything than it's me
I just want you to feel beautiful
For once in your life
I just want you to feel beautiful
For once in your life
Just close your eyes and I'll kiss you like there's no tomorrow
If I don't make your heart skip a beat then hate me
If I don't make you feel anything then it's me
I just want you to feel beautiful
For once in your life
I just want you to feel beautiful
For once in your life
So sleep now, so deep in static
Drifting in the shadows
Hold me close to the fourwall headlights
And TV screens
I just want you to feel beautiful
For once in your life
Just close your eyes, I'll still live as if I'm dying
If I don't make your heart skip a beat then hate me
If I don't make you feel anything than it's me
I just want you to feel beautiful
For once in your life
I just want you to feel beautiful
For once in your life
Just close your eyes and I'll kiss you like there's no tomorrow
If I don't make your heart skip a beat then hate me
If I don't make you feel anything then it's me
I just want you to feel beautiful
For once in your life
I just want you to feel beautiful
For once in your life
So sleep now, so deep in static
Drifting in the shadows
Hold me close to the fourwall headlights
And TV screens
I just want you to feel beautiful
For once in your life
Lyrics submitted by asunriseapart
Here's Everything I've Always Meant to Say Lyrics as written by Jamison Convington Case Parker
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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Ha, No one has commented on this? This is one of the simplest songs ever, but means like totally everything you could want in a love song. It seems like its about a guy, or lady, trying to impress the other, or just to show them how they feel, and telling the other person, Hey don't feel bad, you are perfect, Im the one who is wrong here... Its a wonderful song, with music that too fits the song, They arent trying to do too much with this song, But it sure does get a lot accomplished anyway.
To add to that, Maybe this song is about a third person in a relationship, like Just be in love with your man, and I'll kiss you like he could never, Just close your eyes, I have nothing to lose anyway, so I'll live it up. And then it goes on how the third man thinks the girl is perfect, but her boyfriend dosen't show her that, and she can either choose between her love and him, but he dosen't blame her if she picks her love. i dont know
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this song is amazing.. espeically the part "i just want you to feel beautiful" love it.
I do believe the line that says: "Hold me close to the fourwall headlights" should be: "Hold me close thru the glow of headlights"
Amazing song. Somtimes simple is for the best, and this is no exception. Beautiful.
this is such a great song jamisonparker write some amazing music
i love the "i just want you to feel beautiful" part...my boyfriend says that a lot, cause i can be kinda insecure at times. such an amazing song.
I agree with the first comment about a guy trying to impress a girl and show her his feelings. The lyrics are so simple, yet so romantic. Hah. I'd love to hear JP play this live...
"if i dont make you heart skip a beat, then hate me"
ive used this lyric to live by more times than i can count. its so drastic but its the way your emotions go sometimes. its love or its nothing. & if its not the love... the entire being is doomed to heartbreak. you might as well hate me if you dont love me. not one time can we be just friends.