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.
Part I
Look for no tears in my eyes
Sing me no sweet lullaby
I made myself a heart out of stone, that I can call my own
Remember the days of the shoreline
The sun made the surfers go blind
Once, painfully trapped between childhood and fame
Now that's my name
Someone please tear down the walls of this room
Don't leave me deaf-dumb in this silent cocoon
I gave my soul freely for a place in the sun
I know that I'm not the only one
Shadow flies, dead end of fame
Them neon lights spelling my name
Fear the day when light goes out
What's it all about?
The dust that once came to my eyes, suddenly left me unwise
Painfully trapped between childhood and fame
Now, it's a shame
Astray like a leaf in the rapids of time
Once touch the stars, then back to the grind
Back to the level where humans thread
mploded back into the head.....
Someone please tear down the walls of this room
Don't leave me deaf-dumb in this silent cocoon
I gave my soul freely for a moment of truth
Like a servant and knight to boot
.....see me, touch me, feel me, will I live forever
Hold me, teach me, thrill me, in your love forever
Part II
Let me guide you to a world unknown
Kiss the frog and kiss the lizards throne
See them crawling out of dusty holes
Ghosts of yesterday, now twice as bold
Set the wheels in motion once again
Flames they change, the empires remain
Dare I dream of better days to come
Have I precious statements still undone
Will you follow me to stars unknown, or will I end up traveling alone
Let me guide you to a world unknown
Kiss the frog and kiss the lizards throne
Teach me, tell me, will I live forever......?
Part III
Now see how we fly to heavenly high
Swimming the ocean and spin' the stars
And so the great net will fall apart
So don't forget the human touch,
The word of mouth
This roundabout, we love so much,
Now see how our thoughts are running free
Run for leader and semi God
And once again we pay in blood
So don't forget the human trial,
The cry of love, the spark of life, dance thru the fire
Stardust we are
Close to divine
Stardust we are
See how we shine
Look for no tears in my eyes
Sing me no sweet lullaby
I made myself a heart out of stone, that I can call my own
Remember the days of the shoreline
The sun made the surfers go blind
Once, painfully trapped between childhood and fame
Now that's my name
Someone please tear down the walls of this room
Don't leave me deaf-dumb in this silent cocoon
I gave my soul freely for a place in the sun
I know that I'm not the only one
Shadow flies, dead end of fame
Them neon lights spelling my name
Fear the day when light goes out
What's it all about?
The dust that once came to my eyes, suddenly left me unwise
Painfully trapped between childhood and fame
Now, it's a shame
Astray like a leaf in the rapids of time
Once touch the stars, then back to the grind
Back to the level where humans thread
mploded back into the head.....
Someone please tear down the walls of this room
Don't leave me deaf-dumb in this silent cocoon
I gave my soul freely for a moment of truth
Like a servant and knight to boot
.....see me, touch me, feel me, will I live forever
Hold me, teach me, thrill me, in your love forever
Part II
Let me guide you to a world unknown
Kiss the frog and kiss the lizards throne
See them crawling out of dusty holes
Ghosts of yesterday, now twice as bold
Set the wheels in motion once again
Flames they change, the empires remain
Dare I dream of better days to come
Have I precious statements still undone
Will you follow me to stars unknown, or will I end up traveling alone
Let me guide you to a world unknown
Kiss the frog and kiss the lizards throne
Teach me, tell me, will I live forever......?
Part III
Now see how we fly to heavenly high
Swimming the ocean and spin' the stars
And so the great net will fall apart
So don't forget the human touch,
The word of mouth
This roundabout, we love so much,
Now see how our thoughts are running free
Run for leader and semi God
And once again we pay in blood
So don't forget the human trial,
The cry of love, the spark of life, dance thru the fire
Stardust we are
Close to divine
Stardust we are
See how we shine
Lyrics submitted by Metropolis
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