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 know its me who always leaves you stranded
We are always apart
I know you hate this
But please don't end it
There must be a way
I wish I could stay
When I met you
I was barely living
I was lost in the dark
With the love that you'd been givin'
I'm back from the dead
With you in my head
'Cause when I look in your eyes I know you understand
The good things always seem to slip right through my hands
And everything I love is just grains of sand
With you this is my life
This is my life
All day long I'm OK while I'm working
But it hits me at night
When every part of me for you is hurting
I go through withdrawals
I love you that's all
'Cause when I look in your eyes I know you understand
The good things always seem to slip right through my hands
And everything I love is just grains of sand
With you this is my life
This is my life
Why does it always have to be like this
Always desperate and a goodbye kiss
Now I'm back from the dead
With you in my head
'Cause when I look in your eyes I know you understand
The good things always seem to slip right through my hands
And everything I love is just grains of sand
With you this is my life
This is my life
We are always apart
I know you hate this
But please don't end it
There must be a way
I wish I could stay
When I met you
I was barely living
I was lost in the dark
With the love that you'd been givin'
I'm back from the dead
With you in my head
'Cause when I look in your eyes I know you understand
The good things always seem to slip right through my hands
And everything I love is just grains of sand
With you this is my life
This is my life
All day long I'm OK while I'm working
But it hits me at night
When every part of me for you is hurting
I go through withdrawals
I love you that's all
'Cause when I look in your eyes I know you understand
The good things always seem to slip right through my hands
And everything I love is just grains of sand
With you this is my life
This is my life
Why does it always have to be like this
Always desperate and a goodbye kiss
Now I'm back from the dead
With you in my head
'Cause when I look in your eyes I know you understand
The good things always seem to slip right through my hands
And everything I love is just grains of sand
With you this is my life
This is my life
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i love this song. i think the meaning is pretty self explanatory.
i think this song is about her and her lover who dont as much time together and are falling apart but she is trying to convince him not to end it but telling him how she feels.
i ment to say who dont spend as much time together..my bad! :p