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.
You said your hope was lost.
My eyes were stinging hot.
The first of the tears to fall hurts the worst of all.
I had it all planned out, what I was going to say.
But then that lump in my throat stole my words away.
Darling, if nothing else, I know that this is true;
I'd have nobody if I don't have you.
But you said your hope was lost, my eyes were stinging hot,
The first of the tears to fall
Have you given too much away?
Are you giving us up?
Did the going get tough this time?
Don't give up on us.
I said, "look at the map on the wall, put your fingers on where we are,
No matter where I go we're just an inch apart."
You interrupted and said, "not that old speech again!
If we're just an inch apart, then reach out and grab my hand."
Have you given too much away?
Are you giving us up?
Did the going get tough this time?
Don't give up on us, don't give up
I know that this is true, at least it used to be,
You'd have nobody if you don't have me
And didn't we say forever?
Didn't I promise you?
Didn't we say forever?
Darling don't, darling, don't.
We didn't come this far just to throw it all away.
Have you given too much, Darling?
Are you giving us up?
Did the going get tough this time?
Don't give up on us.
My eyes were stinging hot.
The first of the tears to fall hurts the worst of all.
I had it all planned out, what I was going to say.
But then that lump in my throat stole my words away.
Darling, if nothing else, I know that this is true;
I'd have nobody if I don't have you.
But you said your hope was lost, my eyes were stinging hot,
The first of the tears to fall
Have you given too much away?
Are you giving us up?
Did the going get tough this time?
Don't give up on us.
I said, "look at the map on the wall, put your fingers on where we are,
No matter where I go we're just an inch apart."
You interrupted and said, "not that old speech again!
If we're just an inch apart, then reach out and grab my hand."
Have you given too much away?
Are you giving us up?
Did the going get tough this time?
Don't give up on us, don't give up
I know that this is true, at least it used to be,
You'd have nobody if you don't have me
And didn't we say forever?
Didn't I promise you?
Didn't we say forever?
Darling don't, darling, don't.
We didn't come this far just to throw it all away.
Have you given too much, Darling?
Are you giving us up?
Did the going get tough this time?
Don't give up on us.
Lyrics submitted by NothingFinal
Hot/Cold (Darling, Don't) Lyrics as written by Eric Victorino Adrian Robison
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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This song is really about Eric (singers) Wife,
"look at the map on the wall, put your fingers on where we are, no matter where I go we're just an inch apart."
That part is cause she lives in California and Eric was in LA and if you put your fingers on the map its only an inch apart.
I had the chance to talk to Eric about this song, cause this is my favorite song ever, means a lot to me.
this song means a lot to Eric too, sometimes he gets emotional on stage while preforming this track.