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.
It's late at night
Driving under the stars so bright
In the arms of your silhouette
Just like the night we met
Painted skies
Forever stuck in my mind
A kiss planted on my lips
Your jaw 'round my fingertips
And maybe
Tonight you'll stay with me
And make me your baby
I'm begging you pretty please
Tell me that it's not just in my head
I'm the only girl you do this with
When you take all my time
Spending hours on my mind
Talk about me with your friends
So the feelings never end
Don't leave me at sunrise
Without even saying goodbye
Couple of months gone by
And I kept the butterflies
They arise when you look my way
Still don't know if you feel the same
And baby (baby)
Could you stop you're teasing me
When you should be here pleasing me
'Cause I'm a necessity
Tell me that it's not just in my head
I'm the only girl you do this with
When you take all my time
Spending hours on my mind
Talk about me with your friends
So the feelings never end
Don't leave me at sunrise
Without even saying goodbye
Trying not to overthink
Minding my business give you some space
But it's 2 am I'm wide awake
And I just can't escape my brain
Trying not to overthink
Minding my business give you some space
But it's 2 am I'm wide awake
And I just can't escape my brain
Tell me that it's not just in my head
I'm the only girl you do this with
Do I take all your time
Spending hours on your mind
Talk about me with your friends
So the feelings never end
Don't leave me at sunrise
Without even saying goodbye
Driving under the stars so bright
In the arms of your silhouette
Just like the night we met
Painted skies
Forever stuck in my mind
A kiss planted on my lips
Your jaw 'round my fingertips
And maybe
Tonight you'll stay with me
And make me your baby
I'm begging you pretty please
Tell me that it's not just in my head
I'm the only girl you do this with
When you take all my time
Spending hours on my mind
Talk about me with your friends
So the feelings never end
Don't leave me at sunrise
Without even saying goodbye
Couple of months gone by
And I kept the butterflies
They arise when you look my way
Still don't know if you feel the same
And baby (baby)
Could you stop you're teasing me
When you should be here pleasing me
'Cause I'm a necessity
Tell me that it's not just in my head
I'm the only girl you do this with
When you take all my time
Spending hours on my mind
Talk about me with your friends
So the feelings never end
Don't leave me at sunrise
Without even saying goodbye
Trying not to overthink
Minding my business give you some space
But it's 2 am I'm wide awake
And I just can't escape my brain
Trying not to overthink
Minding my business give you some space
But it's 2 am I'm wide awake
And I just can't escape my brain
Tell me that it's not just in my head
I'm the only girl you do this with
Do I take all your time
Spending hours on your mind
Talk about me with your friends
So the feelings never end
Don't leave me at sunrise
Without even saying goodbye
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