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.
Hot summer day
Listening to the local band play
And here she comes
She's headed my way
And as we begin to talk
It begins to rain
But the band keeps jammin'
The people keep dancing
Everything's okay
It's okay
Come, dance with me
Move your feet to the beat of the song
In my arms, spinning round in the street downtown is right where you belong
I told you I'd hold you if ever you got scared
If you fall I'll pick you up
I promise you I'll always be there
Sometimes friends need a little more than what they've got
That's when you hop in your car and drive to a dark parking lot
When I saw you walking my way (la) that's when I knew
So come sit by me all night long
And I'll hold you (And I'll hold you)
And I'll hold you (And I'll hold you)
Sometimes things work out
Sometimes they never do
So far I'm not concerned about me and you
But if you will come with me, you know I'd stay true
I'll hold you tight all through the night
I promise that I'll follow through
Come, dance with me
Move your feet to the beat of the song
In my arms, spinning round in the street downtown is right where you belong
I told you I'd hold you if ever you got scared
If you fall I'll pick you up
I promise you I'll always be there
Sometimes friends need a little more than what they've got
That's when you hop in your car and drive to a dark parking lot
When I saw you walking my way (la) that's when I knew
So come sit by me all night long
And I'll hold you (And I'll hold you)
And I'll hold you (And I'll hold you)
Times are crazy
Your vision gets hazy
You asked for daffodils, you stuck with the daisies
The band broke up cause the drummer left town
That's too bad they had a unique sound
Now somethings change, some stay the same
I still feel the way I did in the rain
And I think I'm falling, I think you should know
And if you ever get lost, don't know where to go
You come, dance with me
Move your feet to the beat of the song
In my arms, spinning round in the street downtown is right where you belong
I told you I'd hold you if ever you got scared
If you fall I'll pick you up
I promise you I'll always be there
Sometimes friends need a little more than what they've got
That's when you hop in your car and drive to a dark parking lot
When I saw you walking my way (la) that's when I knew
So come sit by me all night long
And I'll hold you (And I'll hold you)
And I'll hold you (And I'll hold you)
And I'll hold you (And I'll hold you)
And I'll hold you (And I'll hold you)
And I'll hold you
Listening to the local band play
And here she comes
She's headed my way
And as we begin to talk
It begins to rain
But the band keeps jammin'
The people keep dancing
Everything's okay
It's okay
Come, dance with me
Move your feet to the beat of the song
In my arms, spinning round in the street downtown is right where you belong
I told you I'd hold you if ever you got scared
If you fall I'll pick you up
I promise you I'll always be there
Sometimes friends need a little more than what they've got
That's when you hop in your car and drive to a dark parking lot
When I saw you walking my way (la) that's when I knew
So come sit by me all night long
And I'll hold you (And I'll hold you)
And I'll hold you (And I'll hold you)
Sometimes things work out
Sometimes they never do
So far I'm not concerned about me and you
But if you will come with me, you know I'd stay true
I'll hold you tight all through the night
I promise that I'll follow through
Come, dance with me
Move your feet to the beat of the song
In my arms, spinning round in the street downtown is right where you belong
I told you I'd hold you if ever you got scared
If you fall I'll pick you up
I promise you I'll always be there
Sometimes friends need a little more than what they've got
That's when you hop in your car and drive to a dark parking lot
When I saw you walking my way (la) that's when I knew
So come sit by me all night long
And I'll hold you (And I'll hold you)
And I'll hold you (And I'll hold you)
Times are crazy
Your vision gets hazy
You asked for daffodils, you stuck with the daisies
The band broke up cause the drummer left town
That's too bad they had a unique sound
Now somethings change, some stay the same
I still feel the way I did in the rain
And I think I'm falling, I think you should know
And if you ever get lost, don't know where to go
You come, dance with me
Move your feet to the beat of the song
In my arms, spinning round in the street downtown is right where you belong
I told you I'd hold you if ever you got scared
If you fall I'll pick you up
I promise you I'll always be there
Sometimes friends need a little more than what they've got
That's when you hop in your car and drive to a dark parking lot
When I saw you walking my way (la) that's when I knew
So come sit by me all night long
And I'll hold you (And I'll hold you)
And I'll hold you (And I'll hold you)
And I'll hold you (And I'll hold you)
And I'll hold you (And I'll hold you)
And I'll hold you
Lyrics submitted by Kutzko
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