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 don't feel so well
I thought that you should know
I thought that you should know
That I don't feel so well
I thought that you should know before you fall
I don't call them back
I thought that you should know
I thought that you should know
That I don't call them back
I thought that you should know before you fall
I saw it begin to dawn on us both
That somehow it wasn't surprising
And so you're preparing to swear every oath
And all the while I'm realizing
I can't love you then
I thought that you should know
I thought that you should know
That I can't love you then
I thought that you should know before you fall
I saw it begin to dawn on us both
That somehow it wasn't surprising
And so you're preparing to swear every oath
And all the while I'm realizing
I can't love you then
I thought that you should know
I thought that you should know
That I can't love you then
I thought that you should know before you fall
I thought that you should know
I thought that you should know
That I don't feel so well
I thought that you should know before you fall
I don't call them back
I thought that you should know
I thought that you should know
That I don't call them back
I thought that you should know before you fall
I saw it begin to dawn on us both
That somehow it wasn't surprising
And so you're preparing to swear every oath
And all the while I'm realizing
I can't love you then
I thought that you should know
I thought that you should know
That I can't love you then
I thought that you should know before you fall
I saw it begin to dawn on us both
That somehow it wasn't surprising
And so you're preparing to swear every oath
And all the while I'm realizing
I can't love you then
I thought that you should know
I thought that you should know
That I can't love you then
I thought that you should know before you fall
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This was inspired by a teacher that Vienna had. He was talking about "I don't feel good" vs. "I don't feel well."
When you say, "I don't feel well," it means that your ability to feel is hindered. This song isn't about someone feeling sick or bad, it's about someone not being able to feel emotionally. Based on this, I think she's warning the person ("I thought that you should know") who's "preparing to swear every oath."
This is a short film I made based on my interpretation of the lyrics: youtube.com/watch
Enjoy! =)