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.
What is in your mirror?
Medicine for sadness?
Postcards taped upon it?
With soap in scripted letters?
From your loving mother
Don't trade her for some other
Truth is what you see it
Sorry it just seems fit
I felt your shadow on the way home
I felt your tower again, again
What is in your closet?
Boxes stacked from left to right
Packed and packed for hours
You gently wrap your glassware
Place them in the chrysler
And free the ghost that haunts you
Just remember happiness
It's not some sack of Polaroids
I felt your smile on the way home
I felt your tower again, again
I felt your shadow on the way home
I felt your tower again, again
Medicine for sadness?
Postcards taped upon it?
With soap in scripted letters?
From your loving mother
Don't trade her for some other
Truth is what you see it
Sorry it just seems fit
I felt your shadow on the way home
I felt your tower again, again
What is in your closet?
Boxes stacked from left to right
Packed and packed for hours
You gently wrap your glassware
Place them in the chrysler
And free the ghost that haunts you
Just remember happiness
It's not some sack of Polaroids
I felt your smile on the way home
I felt your tower again, again
I felt your shadow on the way home
I felt your tower again, again
Lyrics submitted by Ves1011
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