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.
Walking up the hill tonight
And you have closed your eyes,
I wish I didn't have to make all those mistakes and be wise.
Please try to be patient and know that I'm still learning.
I'm sorry that you have to see the strength inside me burning.
Where are you my angel now?
Don't you see me crying?
I know that you can do it all
But you can't say I'm not trying.
I'm on my knees in front of him
But he doesn't seem to see me
But all his troubles on this night
Is looking right through me
And I'm letting myself down
By satisfying you
And I wish that you could see
I have my troubles, too.
Looking at you sleeping,
Another man I love.
I'm sitting here weeping
While the hours pass so slow.
I know that in the morning
I have to let you go
And you'll be just a man
Once I used to know.
Before these past days
Someone I don't recognize
This isn't all my fault.
When will you realize?
Looking at you leaving,
I'm looking for a sign.
And you have closed your eyes,
I wish I didn't have to make all those mistakes and be wise.
Please try to be patient and know that I'm still learning.
I'm sorry that you have to see the strength inside me burning.
Where are you my angel now?
Don't you see me crying?
I know that you can do it all
But you can't say I'm not trying.
I'm on my knees in front of him
But he doesn't seem to see me
But all his troubles on this night
Is looking right through me
And I'm letting myself down
By satisfying you
And I wish that you could see
I have my troubles, too.
Looking at you sleeping,
Another man I love.
I'm sitting here weeping
While the hours pass so slow.
I know that in the morning
I have to let you go
And you'll be just a man
Once I used to know.
Before these past days
Someone I don't recognize
This isn't all my fault.
When will you realize?
Looking at you leaving,
I'm looking for a sign.
Lyrics submitted by laurentertaining, edited by genevegil
The Hill Lyrics as written by Marketa Irglova
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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