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.
Oh, I'd like to know
before I go
If I moved as slow
would you wait (for me)?
Wait for me. Why don't you wait for me?
Wait for me. Why don't you wait for me?
Can't you see that this is killing me?
I don't want you to leave. Why don't you wait for me?
[ chorus ]
It's all unchartered territory
I can't imagine just where we might be
5 years from now, hopefully married
and starting our own family
cause I was lied to when I was very young
made to believe one day my prince would come
and we'd live in perfect harmony
with everyone, and everything
[ chorus ]
I should have known from the start
that you'd be breaking my heart
either we keep it in sync
or let it all fall apart
you said that you'd wait for me
instead you up and just leave
so surely I'd be a fool
if I keep waiting for you
before I go
If I moved as slow
would you wait (for me)?
Wait for me. Why don't you wait for me?
Wait for me. Why don't you wait for me?
Can't you see that this is killing me?
I don't want you to leave. Why don't you wait for me?
[ chorus ]
It's all unchartered territory
I can't imagine just where we might be
5 years from now, hopefully married
and starting our own family
cause I was lied to when I was very young
made to believe one day my prince would come
and we'd live in perfect harmony
with everyone, and everything
[ chorus ]
I should have known from the start
that you'd be breaking my heart
either we keep it in sync
or let it all fall apart
you said that you'd wait for me
instead you up and just leave
so surely I'd be a fool
if I keep waiting for you
Lyrics submitted by dejavula
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