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.
Deep under the surface I keep the love.
Older and aware of a hidden universe.
I pray to be young and pray to be inspired.
Words of your tongue blister like fire.
I can't let you go.
Slow down don't leave.
Dying days of my youth.
Over take me.
There is a glimpse of death in your eye's.
I'm not prepared to let out those cries.
I plead to stay young soon will be expired.
So lost in denial.
I can't let you go.
Slow down don't leave.
Dying days of my youth.
Over take me.
Reach in her womb shelter from strived.
Baring the gifts, burdens of life.
I pray to stay young but soon will be expired.
The age of innocence long sense gone.
I can't let you go.
Slow down don't leave.
Dying days of my youth.
Over take me.
Fools who for looking back word.
Chose to live as statues frozen fracture.
Youthful laughter.
Older and aware of a hidden universe.
I pray to be young and pray to be inspired.
Words of your tongue blister like fire.
I can't let you go.
Slow down don't leave.
Dying days of my youth.
Over take me.
There is a glimpse of death in your eye's.
I'm not prepared to let out those cries.
I plead to stay young soon will be expired.
So lost in denial.
I can't let you go.
Slow down don't leave.
Dying days of my youth.
Over take me.
Reach in her womb shelter from strived.
Baring the gifts, burdens of life.
I pray to stay young but soon will be expired.
The age of innocence long sense gone.
I can't let you go.
Slow down don't leave.
Dying days of my youth.
Over take me.
Fools who for looking back word.
Chose to live as statues frozen fracture.
Youthful laughter.
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