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.
Tell me dear
How can I make this more clear
When I say this is forever
And how is that so wrong
Is it too much to ask to not be alone
So what did I do wrong
I'll take it back and start over again
Well I fall asleep with you
And I wake up alone, and unwanted
In your silence
And I wish I could destroy you
But instead I'll just adore you
And know that you were silent
I'll cross my fingers tight
And sleep to dream of you
Cause when I wake
I know I'll be alone
But its worth it for you...for you
Well I fall asleep with you
And I wake up alone, and unwanted
In your silence
And I wish I could destroy you
But instead I'll just adore you
And know that you were silent
I'd sleep through any dream for you
I'd wake though anything...
Your everything to me
Well I fall asleep with you
And I wake up alone, and unwanted
In your silence
And I wish I could destroy you
But instead I'll just adore you
In your silence
Well I'm still waiting...
How can I make this more clear
When I say this is forever
And how is that so wrong
Is it too much to ask to not be alone
So what did I do wrong
I'll take it back and start over again
Well I fall asleep with you
And I wake up alone, and unwanted
In your silence
And I wish I could destroy you
But instead I'll just adore you
And know that you were silent
I'll cross my fingers tight
And sleep to dream of you
Cause when I wake
I know I'll be alone
But its worth it for you...for you
Well I fall asleep with you
And I wake up alone, and unwanted
In your silence
And I wish I could destroy you
But instead I'll just adore you
And know that you were silent
I'd sleep through any dream for you
I'd wake though anything...
Your everything to me
Well I fall asleep with you
And I wake up alone, and unwanted
In your silence
And I wish I could destroy you
But instead I'll just adore you
In your silence
Well I'm still waiting...
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What the hell? this is a great song why hasnt anyone else posted?my obinion on the meaning would have to be that he was with a girl and he really liked her he would do anything for her but she leaves him.
This band are amazing. More people need to be aware of them. I think this song is about he was with someone who he completely adores, but she doesn't really feel the same way and leaves him. And can't get over her, and is waiting for her?
And I wish I could destroy you But instead I'll just adore you
Those are my favourite 2 lines.
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Soo sad!
I'll cross my fingers tight And sleep to dream of you Cause when I wake I know I'll be alone But its worth it for you...for you
I've felt like this for a long time now. Just knowing dreams are better than real life.. Because in reality, the one you'd give your heart to, is the one who'll never accept it.. And that kind of sucks..
this song is amayzaazing! its been on repeat for like 2 hours now...
and i wish i could destroy you, but instead i'll just adore you!!!