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.
Found something crying it was my soul
I fed it milk, so wouldn't grow old
We crossed the borderline at dawn
And woke up in a field of corn
A farmer told me I was late
I better start oiling the gate
Said that, "Those who rush'll fall"
But I don't wanna wait for waves
I don't wanna wait at all
Annie, let's not wait, let's cross the river now
We could sit for years staring at our fears
Oh, they're such pretty things they're so cute
But our dreams are all we really need to grow
I found something dying, it was my light
I had resigned itself, tonight
So I threw it out a fishing line and said
"Catch your will and then catch mine"
Oh, Annie, let's not wait, let's cross the river now
We could sit for years staring at our fears
Oh, they're such pretty things, they're so cute
But in the end they're just a suit
Oh, Annie let's not wait, time's not on our side
Well, it never was, you know that deep inside
Oh, just look at you with your ruffled hair
Oh, I love you and that's all you need to know
Annie, Annie
Annie, Annie
Annie, Annie
...
I fed it milk, so wouldn't grow old
We crossed the borderline at dawn
And woke up in a field of corn
A farmer told me I was late
I better start oiling the gate
Said that, "Those who rush'll fall"
But I don't wanna wait for waves
I don't wanna wait at all
Annie, let's not wait, let's cross the river now
We could sit for years staring at our fears
Oh, they're such pretty things they're so cute
But our dreams are all we really need to grow
I found something dying, it was my light
I had resigned itself, tonight
So I threw it out a fishing line and said
"Catch your will and then catch mine"
Oh, Annie, let's not wait, let's cross the river now
We could sit for years staring at our fears
Oh, they're such pretty things, they're so cute
But in the end they're just a suit
Oh, Annie let's not wait, time's not on our side
Well, it never was, you know that deep inside
Oh, just look at you with your ruffled hair
Oh, I love you and that's all you need to know
Annie, Annie
Annie, Annie
Annie, Annie
...
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Annie, Let's Not Wait Lyrics as written by Fyfe Dangerfield Hutchins
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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I love this song. Actually, the lyrics are great. I think the artist is trying to get laid. Seriously, I cant avoid thinking he is proposing to Annie. Only one thing: where he says "staring at our fears" he should be saying "staring at our feet".
It's definitely "staring at our fears." Not "feet."
"They're such pretty things, they're so cute." He's intentionally making their fears and concerns seem less daunting, less worth worrying about. It's beautiful.
And of course the title is "Annie, Let's Not Wait" (not "Waiting").
i adore this song yeah it does sound like a proposal which makes it really sweet.
i adore this song yeah it does sound like a proposal which makes it really sweet.
He was feeling sad and incomplete, was afraid of getting older (probably because he hadn't done anything he wanted to)
"Said that those who rush will fall. but i don't want to wait for waves i don't want to wait at all'' People always say that our time will come, we just have to wait for it, but he don't wanna to wait the fate ('the waves') do it, he don't wanna wait for anything. just want to go there and do it, just live!