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'm not afraid of the future
I'm afraid of what we are right now
Scared to death, out of breath
You're never around
I'm not afraid of these feelings I hold
Because I know every one is true
I'm not afraid of shame, or afriad of pain
But I'm afraid of you
I love everything about you
I can't make it without you
So say you'll be there
Just say you'll be there
I hate it when you leave me
I need you to believe me
And say you'll be there
Just say you'll be there
Or maybe there's no time
I don't care about the world
I care about what will become of us
Is something wrong, I'm holding on
Waiting to earn your trust
I don't care about my problems
They all disappear when your by my side
I don't care about sex or what happens next
I only want you along for the ride
I love everything about you
I can't make it without you
So say you'll be there
Just say you'll be there
I hate it when you leave me
I need you to believe me
And say you'll be there
Just say you'll be there
Or maybe there's no time
I'm sorry for what I've done
It's all in fear of what's to come
No excuses, you deserve better
I love you so much but we're never together
I'm sorry for all the mistakes I'm making
Please don't tell me what we have is breaking
I'll make it up to you I swear
Just say that you'll be there
I love everything about you
I can't make it without you
So say you'll be there
Just say you'll be there
I hate it when you leave me
I need you to believe me
And say you'll be there
Just say you'll be there
Or maybe there's no time
I'm afraid of what we are right now
Scared to death, out of breath
You're never around
I'm not afraid of these feelings I hold
Because I know every one is true
I'm not afraid of shame, or afriad of pain
But I'm afraid of you
I love everything about you
I can't make it without you
So say you'll be there
Just say you'll be there
I hate it when you leave me
I need you to believe me
And say you'll be there
Just say you'll be there
Or maybe there's no time
I don't care about the world
I care about what will become of us
Is something wrong, I'm holding on
Waiting to earn your trust
I don't care about my problems
They all disappear when your by my side
I don't care about sex or what happens next
I only want you along for the ride
I love everything about you
I can't make it without you
So say you'll be there
Just say you'll be there
I hate it when you leave me
I need you to believe me
And say you'll be there
Just say you'll be there
Or maybe there's no time
I'm sorry for what I've done
It's all in fear of what's to come
No excuses, you deserve better
I love you so much but we're never together
I'm sorry for all the mistakes I'm making
Please don't tell me what we have is breaking
I'll make it up to you I swear
Just say that you'll be there
I love everything about you
I can't make it without you
So say you'll be there
Just say you'll be there
I hate it when you leave me
I need you to believe me
And say you'll be there
Just say you'll be there
Or maybe there's no time
Lyrics submitted by NothingFinal
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