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.
Sun going down, fight the traffic, unlock my front door
Check my machine, grab a bite, put on clean clothes
See your picture there on the table
Suddenly everything stops
Cause my heart is still wide open
My heart is still open for you
Friends come around with their laughter, take me out drinking
Raise a glass, tell a joke, hear the band, I'm lost in a daze
I just remember the two of us dancing
I remember holding you close
And my heart is still wide open
My heart is still open for you
My heart is still wide open
Love doesn't just disappear with a lover
You're always with me
You're always with me wherever I go
Stumble in, drop all my clothes, pull up the blanket
Toss and turn, dreaming, running, you're just out of reach
Sun comes up, my first cup of coffee
Hve to admit nothing has changed
Cause my heart is still wide open
My heart is still open for you
My heart is still wide open
I'm hoping you will come back through
Check my machine, grab a bite, put on clean clothes
See your picture there on the table
Suddenly everything stops
Cause my heart is still wide open
My heart is still open for you
Friends come around with their laughter, take me out drinking
Raise a glass, tell a joke, hear the band, I'm lost in a daze
I just remember the two of us dancing
I remember holding you close
And my heart is still wide open
My heart is still open for you
My heart is still wide open
Love doesn't just disappear with a lover
You're always with me
You're always with me wherever I go
Stumble in, drop all my clothes, pull up the blanket
Toss and turn, dreaming, running, you're just out of reach
Sun comes up, my first cup of coffee
Hve to admit nothing has changed
Cause my heart is still wide open
My heart is still open for you
My heart is still wide open
I'm hoping you will come back through
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