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.
From the gutter, the diamond seemed far to bright to see
The gleaming eyes always tend to turn away, just turn away
Every innocent wish has granted tragedy
And our hands have since been soild in the blackest of coal
(chorus)
Most days I'd sit and wish for this place to fall into the bay,
Its greatest offense being thievery
A nightmare awakaned by the boundless waters
Will see a broken vow thrust ino the arms of hell bound cowards
And I've found the perfect accessory to that beautiful gown
The handsome ghost of me
(chorus)
Most days I'd sit and wish for this place to fall into the bay,
Its greatest offense being thievery
And I will wash away the sins of former lovers
A trail of stillborn conquest in my wake, tonight
Take this four fingered salute
I gave the fifth for you, my dear
May it beckon you to the salts below
(chorus)
The gleaming eyes always tend to turn away, just turn away
Every innocent wish has granted tragedy
And our hands have since been soild in the blackest of coal
(chorus)
Most days I'd sit and wish for this place to fall into the bay,
Its greatest offense being thievery
A nightmare awakaned by the boundless waters
Will see a broken vow thrust ino the arms of hell bound cowards
And I've found the perfect accessory to that beautiful gown
The handsome ghost of me
(chorus)
Most days I'd sit and wish for this place to fall into the bay,
Its greatest offense being thievery
And I will wash away the sins of former lovers
A trail of stillborn conquest in my wake, tonight
Take this four fingered salute
I gave the fifth for you, my dear
May it beckon you to the salts below
(chorus)
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