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 white lights burn brightly
As your eyes close tighter
The sirens seem to scream
Louder than anything
Anything at all
And from a distance we
Can hear the voices
They're calling
I'm taking each breath as you're fading away
Like the sun on a cold winter evening
And as I glance back I'll remember the setting forever
Save me
(Save me)
From what I'm about to do
I'm just seconds away from
(Seconds away from)
Giving up
I'm giving up on you
And as I wake to the obvious
You are oblivious to the fate that's around you
It's in my head
Then now I can take it back
(Is it too late to save you?)
So can you keep me honest for tonight?
So I can find the strength to say goodbye
So can you keep me honest for tonight?
So I can find the strength
Save me
(Save me)
From what I'm about to do
I'm just seconds away from
(Seconds away from)
Giving up
I'm giving up on you
And as I wake to the obvious
You are oblivious to the fate that's around you
It's in my head
(It's in my head)
Then now I can take it
Take it back
I'll take each breath as you fade away
I can't take this back and find the words to say (x4)
Tonight
Save me
From what I'm about to do
I'm just seconds away from
I'm giving up on you
I'm not giving up on you
Save me
(Save me)
From what I'm about to do
I'm just seconds away from
(Seconds away from)
Giving up
I'm giving up on you
And as I wake to the obvious
You are oblivious to the fate that's around you
It's in my head
(It's in my head)
Then now I can take it
Take it back
As your eyes close tighter
The sirens seem to scream
Louder than anything
Anything at all
And from a distance we
Can hear the voices
They're calling
I'm taking each breath as you're fading away
Like the sun on a cold winter evening
And as I glance back I'll remember the setting forever
Save me
(Save me)
From what I'm about to do
I'm just seconds away from
(Seconds away from)
Giving up
I'm giving up on you
And as I wake to the obvious
You are oblivious to the fate that's around you
It's in my head
Then now I can take it back
(Is it too late to save you?)
So can you keep me honest for tonight?
So I can find the strength to say goodbye
So can you keep me honest for tonight?
So I can find the strength
Save me
(Save me)
From what I'm about to do
I'm just seconds away from
(Seconds away from)
Giving up
I'm giving up on you
And as I wake to the obvious
You are oblivious to the fate that's around you
It's in my head
(It's in my head)
Then now I can take it
Take it back
I'll take each breath as you fade away
I can't take this back and find the words to say (x4)
Tonight
Save me
From what I'm about to do
I'm just seconds away from
I'm giving up on you
I'm not giving up on you
Save me
(Save me)
From what I'm about to do
I'm just seconds away from
(Seconds away from)
Giving up
I'm giving up on you
And as I wake to the obvious
You are oblivious to the fate that's around you
It's in my head
(It's in my head)
Then now I can take it
Take it back
Lyrics submitted by MyNameIsNotRon
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