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 can't do it any quicker
I don't want it any slicker
As far as the eye can see
Is miles and miles
And I see sea
So try your best
And think about it later
Or you will never know
I don't feel fear anymore
But I can't risk getting more
As far as the ear can hear
The wave is coming loud and clear
So try your best
And think about it later
Or you will never know
So try your best
And think about it later
Or you will never know
Which way your life could go
And you'll know when you know
So try your best
And think about it later
Or you will never know
Which way your life could know
And you'll know when you know
I don't want it any slicker
As far as the eye can see
Is miles and miles
And I see sea
So try your best
And think about it later
Or you will never know
I don't feel fear anymore
But I can't risk getting more
As far as the ear can hear
The wave is coming loud and clear
So try your best
And think about it later
Or you will never know
So try your best
And think about it later
Or you will never know
Which way your life could go
And you'll know when you know
So try your best
And think about it later
Or you will never know
Which way your life could know
And you'll know when you know
Lyrics submitted by romanceisdead, edited by PaulZero
Try Your Best Lyrics as written by Charles Richard Wilson Andrew Robert White
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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I'm sure it's 'miles and miles of icy sea'
I think it's blatantly obvious what this song is about. Although it's simple, I find it quite inspiring.
I had their first album and I liked it but not that much, however I can't stop listening to Yours Truly Angry Mob. It's ace!!
Yeh it's miles and miles of icy sea.
Its on the inside of the album.
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