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'm the keeper of the bees, as you know,
Just a worthless memory, in this house,
Through the light of day and dark,
Will you notice me,
I'm the keeper of the bees,
I'm a dead man.
Dear Diary, I won't keep her awake anymore.
I won't love her anymore, she won't let me,
Just a journey mans journey, to the end,
Will this road hold home for good?
Will I ever see, 'gainst this broken street again?
It will comfort me.
Dear Diary, I won't keep her awake anymore.
Just a worthless memory, in this house,
Through the light of day and dark,
Will you notice me,
I'm the keeper of the bees,
I'm a dead man.
Dear Diary, I won't keep her awake anymore.
I won't love her anymore, she won't let me,
Just a journey mans journey, to the end,
Will this road hold home for good?
Will I ever see, 'gainst this broken street again?
It will comfort me.
Dear Diary, I won't keep her awake anymore.
Lyrics submitted by Street Spirit
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