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.
I know exactly who you are. I know as far as you may go. But you're trying too hard, yeah you're trying too hard, and it shows.
I know exactly what you want. At least I'm pretty sure I do. But you stay here with me, and there's so much more you can do.
I say now fast as you can go, you better get in your car. And you may not miss me as you try as you can girl, you've known it right from the start. Fast as you can go, this place is holding you back. And I'll help you pack your things if you want me to. Its hard for me but you have -
I know exactly who I am. Its not exactly who I was. Yeah I made my mistakes and I learned to live with my faults.
I hear your talking in your sleep. I see you staring at the door. If there is any chance, you should pick up now and just go, and just go.
I say now fast as you can go, you better get in your car. And you may not miss me as you try as you can girl, you've known it right from the start. Fast as you can go, this place is holding you back. And I'll help you pack your things if you want me to. Its hard for me but you have the most to lose.
I don't want to lose it all tonight, (right now I feel it taking over) And I think the same each time I see the morning light, (right now I feel it getting colder) Well I don't wanna lose it all tonight, I can't stand to see you go but I won't let you stay.
I don't want to lose it all tonight, (right now I feel it taking over) But the slightest thing can happen now and I may break, (right now I feel it getting colder) Well I don't wanna lose it all tonight, Well this may not be the worst mistake that I will ever make.
Get going fast as you can.
Fast as you can go, you better get in your car. (maybe you could be the only one) And you may not miss me as you try as you can girl, you've known it right from the start. (maybe you could find out what you want) Fast as you can go, this place is holding you back. And I'll help you pack your things if you want me to. Its hard for me but you have the most to lose.
I know exactly what you want. At least I'm pretty sure I do. But you stay here with me, and there's so much more you can do.
I say now fast as you can go, you better get in your car. And you may not miss me as you try as you can girl, you've known it right from the start. Fast as you can go, this place is holding you back. And I'll help you pack your things if you want me to. Its hard for me but you have -
I know exactly who I am. Its not exactly who I was. Yeah I made my mistakes and I learned to live with my faults.
I hear your talking in your sleep. I see you staring at the door. If there is any chance, you should pick up now and just go, and just go.
I say now fast as you can go, you better get in your car. And you may not miss me as you try as you can girl, you've known it right from the start. Fast as you can go, this place is holding you back. And I'll help you pack your things if you want me to. Its hard for me but you have the most to lose.
I don't want to lose it all tonight, (right now I feel it taking over) And I think the same each time I see the morning light, (right now I feel it getting colder) Well I don't wanna lose it all tonight, I can't stand to see you go but I won't let you stay.
I don't want to lose it all tonight, (right now I feel it taking over) But the slightest thing can happen now and I may break, (right now I feel it getting colder) Well I don't wanna lose it all tonight, Well this may not be the worst mistake that I will ever make.
Get going fast as you can.
Fast as you can go, you better get in your car. (maybe you could be the only one) And you may not miss me as you try as you can girl, you've known it right from the start. (maybe you could find out what you want) Fast as you can go, this place is holding you back. And I'll help you pack your things if you want me to. Its hard for me but you have the most to lose.
Lyrics submitted by tehsteev
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