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.
why do i keep falling back to you
you're a holy ghost, my mother told me all about you
its funny how i complicate the two
you're a sacred heart
if i've ever missed one
the ship is heading underneath the sea
you were the last reason i was waking up each morning
i cut a whole in my throat just for you
what a dirty love
if i've ever tasted one
you're a sacred heart
for a preaching dead man
i've got a sacred plan
from a preaching dead man
you're a holy ghost, my mother told me all about you
its funny how i complicate the two
you're a sacred heart
if i've ever missed one
the ship is heading underneath the sea
you were the last reason i was waking up each morning
i cut a whole in my throat just for you
what a dirty love
if i've ever tasted one
you're a sacred heart
for a preaching dead man
i've got a sacred plan
from a preaching dead man
Lyrics submitted by measure3three, edited by MSloom
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woah. i thought this was just a MO song... wow wow wow wow wow. this is blowing my mind... i just downloaded RAGC today and this song is my favorite MO song... with slightly different lyrics. i love how andy hull uses this song for both of his projects and how the lyrics have evolved.
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