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.
If you're looking for a way out
I won't stand in your way
If you're looking for a way out
Don't stop at the tears that I'm crying
They'll only make you wanna stay
Don't kiss me again 'cause I'm trying
To keep you from running away
Oh baby tell me I'm wrong
Just say I'm crazy
It's with me that you belong
It's never easy when lovers have to part
Oh come on stop pretending
Tell me what's in your heart
If you're looking for a way out
I won't stand in your way
If you're looking for a way out
Don't stop at the tears that I'm crying
They'll only make you wanna stay
Don't kiss me again 'cause I'm trying
To keep you from running away
Don't stop at the tears that I'm crying
They'll only make you wanna stay
Don't kiss me again 'cause I'm trying
To keep you from running away
Baby don't run away
Baby don't run away
Say that you'll stay
Oh come on stop pretending
Tell me what's in your heart
If you're looking for a way out
I won't stand in your way
If you're looking for a way out
Don't stop at the tears that I'm crying
They'll only make you wanna stay
Don't kiss me again 'cause I'm trying
To keep you from running away
Baby don't run away
Stop pretending
Please baby now
Stop pretending
Please baby now
Stop pretending
Won't you tell me what's in your heart?
Please baby now, stop pretending
Don't you know that I'll always, stop pretending
Please baby now, stop pretending
Won't you tell me what's in your heart?
I won't stand in your way
If you're looking for a way out
Don't stop at the tears that I'm crying
They'll only make you wanna stay
Don't kiss me again 'cause I'm trying
To keep you from running away
Oh baby tell me I'm wrong
Just say I'm crazy
It's with me that you belong
It's never easy when lovers have to part
Oh come on stop pretending
Tell me what's in your heart
If you're looking for a way out
I won't stand in your way
If you're looking for a way out
Don't stop at the tears that I'm crying
They'll only make you wanna stay
Don't kiss me again 'cause I'm trying
To keep you from running away
Don't stop at the tears that I'm crying
They'll only make you wanna stay
Don't kiss me again 'cause I'm trying
To keep you from running away
Baby don't run away
Baby don't run away
Say that you'll stay
Oh come on stop pretending
Tell me what's in your heart
If you're looking for a way out
I won't stand in your way
If you're looking for a way out
Don't stop at the tears that I'm crying
They'll only make you wanna stay
Don't kiss me again 'cause I'm trying
To keep you from running away
Baby don't run away
Stop pretending
Please baby now
Stop pretending
Please baby now
Stop pretending
Won't you tell me what's in your heart?
Please baby now, stop pretending
Don't you know that I'll always, stop pretending
Please baby now, stop pretending
Won't you tell me what's in your heart?
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