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.
Say my name
So I will know you're back you're here again
For a while
Oh let us share
The memories that only we can share
Together
Tell me about
The days before I was born
How we were as children
These colors come alive
In your heart and in your mind
I cross the borders of time
Leaving today behind to be with you again
We breath the air
Do you remember how you used to touch my hand?
You're not aware
Your hands keep still
You just don't know that I am here
It hurts too much
A pray now that soon you release
To where you belong
You touch my hand
These colors come alive
In your heart and in your mind
I cross the borders of time
Leaving today behind to be with you again
Please say my name
Remember who I am
You will find me in the world of yesterday
You drift away again
To far from where I am
When you ask me who I am
Say my name
These colors come alive
In your heart and in your mind
I cross the borders of time
Leaving today behind to be with you again
Say my name
So I will know you're back you're here again
For a while
Oh let us share
The memories that only we can share
Together
Tell me about
The days before I was born
How we were as children
These colors come alive
In your heart and in your mind
I cross the borders of time
Leaving today behind to be with you again
We breath the air
Do you remember how you used to touch my hand?
You're not aware
Your hands keep still
You just don't know that I am here
It hurts too much
A pray now that soon you release
To where you belong
You touch my hand
These colors come alive
In your heart and in your mind
I cross the borders of time
Leaving today behind to be with you again
Please say my name
Remember who I am
You will find me in the world of yesterday
You drift away again
To far from where I am
When you ask me who I am
Say my name
These colors come alive
In your heart and in your mind
I cross the borders of time
Leaving today behind to be with you again
Say my name
Lyrics submitted by systemfan1984
Say My Name Lyrics as written by Robert Westerholt Martinus J. E. Martijn Spierenburg
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
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