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.
You're too sweet to let go of
But I don't need to fall in love
Now I'm too tired to talk my way out of this one
It's a losing game I've had enough
It's too late to make things right
And there ain't no strength left in this heart of mine
Now we make quite a pair
But we never got our share of good times
It sure felt nice
Little silver heart
That you once adored
And you don't wear my heart
Around your neck no more
You're too good for this game of mine
And girl I know I never treat you right
Just a little silver heart
Send my lucky star
On a little silver chain
Valentine
Little silver heart
That you once adored
And you don't wear my heart
Around your neck no more
All the tears were cried for you
Don't mean a thing
All the tears were cried for me
Just won't change me
But I don't need to fall in love
Now I'm too tired to talk my way out of this one
It's a losing game I've had enough
It's too late to make things right
And there ain't no strength left in this heart of mine
Now we make quite a pair
But we never got our share of good times
It sure felt nice
Little silver heart
That you once adored
And you don't wear my heart
Around your neck no more
You're too good for this game of mine
And girl I know I never treat you right
Just a little silver heart
Send my lucky star
On a little silver chain
Valentine
Little silver heart
That you once adored
And you don't wear my heart
Around your neck no more
All the tears were cried for you
Don't mean a thing
All the tears were cried for me
Just won't change me
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Great version of a great song,
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'it's too late to make things right and there ain't no strength left in this heart of mine'
instead of it sure felt nice its "it sure were fun to fight"