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.
The blood remains as red
That colours our spirits white
The blood remains as warm
That paints black skies with fire
The Word remains as high
That commands the snake to crawl
The promise ever true
That shatters the venom vile
But clouds are round about You
Clouds are round about You
Clouds are round about You
And shadows veil Your eyes
The love remains as pure
That poisoned seas will ne'er dilute
The love remains aflame
That many waters can not quench
repeat chorus
The Ghost is ever bruised
Who defends me when I fall
The Ghost is ever sure
Who holds tight for precious life
The blood remains as rich
That poor sinners drink like wine
The blood remains as warm
That paints black skies with fire
Repeat chorus
That colours our spirits white
The blood remains as warm
That paints black skies with fire
The Word remains as high
That commands the snake to crawl
The promise ever true
That shatters the venom vile
But clouds are round about You
Clouds are round about You
Clouds are round about You
And shadows veil Your eyes
The love remains as pure
That poisoned seas will ne'er dilute
The love remains aflame
That many waters can not quench
repeat chorus
The Ghost is ever bruised
Who defends me when I fall
The Ghost is ever sure
Who holds tight for precious life
The blood remains as rich
That poor sinners drink like wine
The blood remains as warm
That paints black skies with fire
Repeat chorus
Lyrics submitted by KevinWayne
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