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 get your attention
And I'm so sick of it
I've got something to say to you
So shut up and listen
I don't want you to look past me
I want you to know who I am
I hate it when you ignore me
You just don't understand
See the funny thing is
You're just as useless as me
I can make you better
If you would just let me in
[Chorus]
I'm outside of you
And I can't get through
No more looking for beauty that's dying inside me
Can't you see?
I'm outside of you
And I'm so confused
You keep missing the small things
The safety that love brings
Can't you see?
I'm outside of you
You're only plan to survive
It needs love and light to grow
I could be something beautiful
I guess you'll never know
See, the funny thing is
You're just as lonely as me
We could be so much better
If you would just let me in
[Chorus]
And as you walk by me
I'm silently screaming to set me free
I look in the mirror
And I see your future
You look good with me
And as you walk by me
I'm silently screaming to set me free
I look in the mirror
And I see your future
You look good with me
Oh!
[Chorus]
That I'm outside of you
I'm outside of you
And I'm so sick of it
I've got something to say to you
So shut up and listen
I don't want you to look past me
I want you to know who I am
I hate it when you ignore me
You just don't understand
See the funny thing is
You're just as useless as me
I can make you better
If you would just let me in
[Chorus]
I'm outside of you
And I can't get through
No more looking for beauty that's dying inside me
Can't you see?
I'm outside of you
And I'm so confused
You keep missing the small things
The safety that love brings
Can't you see?
I'm outside of you
You're only plan to survive
It needs love and light to grow
I could be something beautiful
I guess you'll never know
See, the funny thing is
You're just as lonely as me
We could be so much better
If you would just let me in
[Chorus]
And as you walk by me
I'm silently screaming to set me free
I look in the mirror
And I see your future
You look good with me
And as you walk by me
I'm silently screaming to set me free
I look in the mirror
And I see your future
You look good with me
Oh!
[Chorus]
That I'm outside of you
I'm outside of you
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