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.
After the storm had passed
I wondered how long
The break in the clouds would last
I saw something in your eyes
I'm sure
Oh baby I saw it
Something in your eyes
I wanted it for myself
I sit and I wait and I stare
Still wishing for a divine intervention
To lift me from my chair
I saw something in your eyes
I'm sure
Oh baby I saw it
Something in your eyes
I saw something in your eyes
I'm sure
Oh baby I saw it
There was something in your eyes
I wanted it for myself
You and I have come so far
We've reached beyond the farthest star
Time and time and time again
I want you back
You were a friend
We can't pretend
I saw something in your eyes
I'm sure
Oh baby I saw it
Something in your eyes
I wanted it for myself
I wondered how long
The break in the clouds would last
I saw something in your eyes
I'm sure
Oh baby I saw it
Something in your eyes
I wanted it for myself
I sit and I wait and I stare
Still wishing for a divine intervention
To lift me from my chair
I saw something in your eyes
I'm sure
Oh baby I saw it
Something in your eyes
I saw something in your eyes
I'm sure
Oh baby I saw it
There was something in your eyes
I wanted it for myself
You and I have come so far
We've reached beyond the farthest star
Time and time and time again
I want you back
You were a friend
We can't pretend
I saw something in your eyes
I'm sure
Oh baby I saw it
Something in your eyes
I wanted it for myself
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Probably the best of his solo songs, love it!
"After the storm had passed I wondered how long The break in the clouds would last" and
"You and I have come so far We've reached beyond the farthest star Time and time and time again I want you back, you were a friend We can't pretend"
I think that song was dedicated to Alan. Dave is kinda transparent person and always made clear that he misses his former bandmate.
Great interpretation!!
he's obviously talking about me
This song is about Alan Wilder, duh.
You and I have come so far / We've reached beyond the farthest star Time and time and time again / I want you back You were a friend / We can't pretend
Obviously about their time together in DM and how the band was considered at their peak when Alan was still around. Also, they were very close friends so it'll make sense how Dave wants him back.
darkonfire, i do agree with you 100/100 absolutely right .but still the meaning can be subjective !!