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.
Would you let all your friends down?
Is your love in drugs and money?
Did you care enough?
Not before you said
It’s not too late
We have waited all our lives
To become something more than nothing
Did you think more of us now?
I said
Chorus
It’s not too late
I’m not that scared
Of it anymore
Oh yeah
That’s why
You are the voice of reason
I know the reasons why
We’ve covered up our treason
Can’t seem to find out why
(Can’t seem to find out why)
So I’ll take all your advice
And I’ll check to see if I’m running
‘Cause it’s not like I can care enough
It’s not too late
Chorus
(I’m sick and tired of pulling down)
I’ll pinch the mouse trap on this one
I’ve had the most in on this one
(You’ll turn away, you’ll turn away)
I’ll play my cards out on this hand
I’ll separate it while I can
(You’ll turn away, you’ll turn away, you’ll turn away, you’ll turn away)
(You are the voice of reason)
(I know the reasons why)
You are the voice of reason
I know the reasons why
We covered up our treason
Can’t seem to find out why
(I’m sick and tired of pulling down)
This time I’m not
Shy anymore
Now this time I’m not
Shy anymore
Now this time I’m not
Shy anymore
Now this time I’m not
Shy anymore
Is your love in drugs and money?
Did you care enough?
Not before you said
It’s not too late
We have waited all our lives
To become something more than nothing
Did you think more of us now?
I said
Chorus
It’s not too late
I’m not that scared
Of it anymore
Oh yeah
That’s why
You are the voice of reason
I know the reasons why
We’ve covered up our treason
Can’t seem to find out why
(Can’t seem to find out why)
So I’ll take all your advice
And I’ll check to see if I’m running
‘Cause it’s not like I can care enough
It’s not too late
Chorus
(I’m sick and tired of pulling down)
I’ll pinch the mouse trap on this one
I’ve had the most in on this one
(You’ll turn away, you’ll turn away)
I’ll play my cards out on this hand
I’ll separate it while I can
(You’ll turn away, you’ll turn away, you’ll turn away, you’ll turn away)
(You are the voice of reason)
(I know the reasons why)
You are the voice of reason
I know the reasons why
We covered up our treason
Can’t seem to find out why
(I’m sick and tired of pulling down)
This time I’m not
Shy anymore
Now this time I’m not
Shy anymore
Now this time I’m not
Shy anymore
Now this time I’m not
Shy anymore
Lyrics submitted by risefromtheashes
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