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.
And when we got there
I wasn't sure
Had the world span
A little more than I had expected
When we set out
Had I got wiser
Overnight somehow
It was a great day when it changed
I lost my conscience on a well lit stage
And though the whole world didn't change
Nothing mattered in the same way
Oh you are the best thing
Oh you just changed everything
Fine consider this the moment I
Figured you would change my life
But don't think there'll be a next time
Of course I know that
This can't go well
And I should leave this
I should let time tell
But every time I give you up
I get a phone call
You are my first love
Oh you are the best thing
Oh you just changed everything
Fine consider this the moment I
Figured you would change my life
But don't think there'll be a next time
I wasn't sure
Had the world span
A little more than I had expected
When we set out
Had I got wiser
Overnight somehow
It was a great day when it changed
I lost my conscience on a well lit stage
And though the whole world didn't change
Nothing mattered in the same way
Oh you are the best thing
Oh you just changed everything
Fine consider this the moment I
Figured you would change my life
But don't think there'll be a next time
Of course I know that
This can't go well
And I should leave this
I should let time tell
But every time I give you up
I get a phone call
You are my first love
Oh you are the best thing
Oh you just changed everything
Fine consider this the moment I
Figured you would change my life
But don't think there'll be a next time
Lyrics submitted by heyjuderefrain
What Would Steve Do? Lyrics as written by James Roger Arguile Gareth Edward Jennings
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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