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.
Are you down?
So down?
Slow down 'cause it won't get no good
Low?
So low?
I know it can only get worse from here
It turns black from grey
There's no way of getting up now
Now when you are down
'cause you see
I've got some news for you
There is no way of getting up
And this road will only take you to the end
So come on
It's done
No one is going to help you
And I
I lie
Yes I'd do it again
One thing you know will be there
Is your darkest fear
And now it's time for you to do what's right to do
It's just the way it's meant to be
There is no light at the end to see
Everyday is one step closer
Everyday is one step further down
And do you know where we all are going?
You follow me to the end of the road where we die
So down?
Slow down 'cause it won't get no good
Low?
So low?
I know it can only get worse from here
It turns black from grey
There's no way of getting up now
Now when you are down
'cause you see
I've got some news for you
There is no way of getting up
And this road will only take you to the end
So come on
It's done
No one is going to help you
And I
I lie
Yes I'd do it again
One thing you know will be there
Is your darkest fear
And now it's time for you to do what's right to do
It's just the way it's meant to be
There is no light at the end to see
Everyday is one step closer
Everyday is one step further down
And do you know where we all are going?
You follow me to the end of the road where we die
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