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've got a stangle hold on this decision
All those opposed can rot in hell
Any day now, the words will form a sentence
You'll be reduced to nothingness
I've got a stangle hold on this decision
All those opposed can rot in hell
Wading through this mess together
Hand in hand, shoulder to shoulder
Some may stumble, some may fall behind
Well it's high time we step outside
Drop the gloves and settle this like a man
We might stall and hem and haw
We might not fight but we won't walk away
No we won't walk away
Wading through this mess together
Hand in hand, shoulder to shoulder
Some may stumble, some may fall behind
All those opposed can rot in hell
Any day now, the words will form a sentence
You'll be reduced to nothingness
I've got a stangle hold on this decision
All those opposed can rot in hell
Wading through this mess together
Hand in hand, shoulder to shoulder
Some may stumble, some may fall behind
Well it's high time we step outside
Drop the gloves and settle this like a man
We might stall and hem and haw
We might not fight but we won't walk away
No we won't walk away
Wading through this mess together
Hand in hand, shoulder to shoulder
Some may stumble, some may fall behind
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