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 remember seein' diamonds
What ever happened to them?
You smashed them all when you flew away
You just fought everyday
Later console talkin' bitter
You never believe it's the same
Little War?
But it is the same
Ohh try and rearrange
But it is the same
Don't try and rearrange
I remember early morning
In the car on the side of the road
You said you had something to say
I crawled out with my head spinning
I covered my ears to late
Everything fell down on me
But I must say
Ohh try and rearrange
Ohh I must say
Don't try and rearrange
Just returning
Felt like mourning
But I couldn't stay away
I was holding back from you
Just returning
Felt like mouring
But I couldn't stay away
I was holding back from you
But I must say
Ohh try and rearrange
But I must say
Don't change
What ever happened to them?
You smashed them all when you flew away
You just fought everyday
Later console talkin' bitter
You never believe it's the same
Little War?
But it is the same
Ohh try and rearrange
But it is the same
Don't try and rearrange
I remember early morning
In the car on the side of the road
You said you had something to say
I crawled out with my head spinning
I covered my ears to late
Everything fell down on me
But I must say
Ohh try and rearrange
Ohh I must say
Don't try and rearrange
Just returning
Felt like mourning
But I couldn't stay away
I was holding back from you
Just returning
Felt like mouring
But I couldn't stay away
I was holding back from you
But I must say
Ohh try and rearrange
But I must say
Don't change
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