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.
The color of your eyes
Run deep through me
I'll stand all alone
And wait for you
Down on your ways
Down on my ways
Girl, we're only letting
Ourselves down tonight
When it comes falling down
It's pouring over me and it's all the pain I felt
She said that she feels like she's had enough
She said that she feels like she's sad
Waiting for this night to end
When you know
And you know it's over
And girl I hate to say this
Maybe it's the wrong time
To bring up the feelings gone
Maybe you were right
But I can't do this now so
Pretty eyes, I'll say goodnight
I've said enough, I'm letting go
It's coming out again
And I just can't pretend, I didn't see this, here we go
Play the record and hold me close
Now I know you're leaving, just tell me that you care
Down the road we'll never know, down the road I wanna know
And girl I hate to say this
Maybe it's the wrong time
To bring up the feelings gone
Maybe you were right
But I can't do this now so
Pretty eyes, I'll say goodnight
I've said enough, I'm letting go
The color of your eyes
Run deep through me
I'll stand all alone
And wait for you
I'll sing you to sleep
As you hold on to me
Don't stop, baby girl
I need you too
And girl I hate to say this
Maybe it's the wrong time
To bring up the feelings gone
Maybe you were right
But I can't do this now so
Pretty eyes, I'll say goodnight
I've said enough, I'm letting go
So, pretty eyes, I'll say goodnight
I've said enough, I'm letting go
The color of your eyes
Run deep through me
I'll stand all alone
And wait for you
Down on your ways
Down on my ways
Girl, we're only letting ourselves
Down tonight
Run deep through me
I'll stand all alone
And wait for you
Down on your ways
Down on my ways
Girl, we're only letting
Ourselves down tonight
When it comes falling down
It's pouring over me and it's all the pain I felt
She said that she feels like she's had enough
She said that she feels like she's sad
Waiting for this night to end
When you know
And you know it's over
And girl I hate to say this
Maybe it's the wrong time
To bring up the feelings gone
Maybe you were right
But I can't do this now so
Pretty eyes, I'll say goodnight
I've said enough, I'm letting go
It's coming out again
And I just can't pretend, I didn't see this, here we go
Play the record and hold me close
Now I know you're leaving, just tell me that you care
Down the road we'll never know, down the road I wanna know
And girl I hate to say this
Maybe it's the wrong time
To bring up the feelings gone
Maybe you were right
But I can't do this now so
Pretty eyes, I'll say goodnight
I've said enough, I'm letting go
The color of your eyes
Run deep through me
I'll stand all alone
And wait for you
I'll sing you to sleep
As you hold on to me
Don't stop, baby girl
I need you too
And girl I hate to say this
Maybe it's the wrong time
To bring up the feelings gone
Maybe you were right
But I can't do this now so
Pretty eyes, I'll say goodnight
I've said enough, I'm letting go
So, pretty eyes, I'll say goodnight
I've said enough, I'm letting go
The color of your eyes
Run deep through me
I'll stand all alone
And wait for you
Down on your ways
Down on my ways
Girl, we're only letting ourselves
Down tonight
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okay im not sure but i think the song is about breaking up with someone...and everytime i hear this song i bout cry cuz it remind me of when me & my boyfriend going through stuff......yeah too much info. well i really think it mean she sad and dont know what to do...and he the same way i guess. idk.
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if anyone knows where i could download this song, or if anyone could e-mail it to me it'd be much appreciated.
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New Album drops May 27th according to their myspace.
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True. This song is about break-up. It's about Chris's ex-girlfriend.
It's a really good song! I love it