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.
Do you know that every single lie you tell
Takes you away
You are like the carnival
The ride looks fun until you get on
You don't know just what you want
Until you crave it
Well I've never known a soul to leak
So don't think you've given too much away
I know it's said you must follow your heart
But your heart's torn in two
Chorus:
You don't know if you're twisting up
Breaking up
Going up
Or going down
Well it's nice to see those exits leaving
I know you'll find just what you're seeking
Do you know you're like the weather
They talk about you all the time
But they never help you to change
They say your poles are slowly shifting again, my love
I know it's said you must follow your heart
But your heart's torn in two
Chorus x2
Yeah just what you're seeking
You'll find
You'll find
Just what you're seeking
You'll find
You'll find
Just what you're seeking
Takes you away
You are like the carnival
The ride looks fun until you get on
You don't know just what you want
Until you crave it
Well I've never known a soul to leak
So don't think you've given too much away
I know it's said you must follow your heart
But your heart's torn in two
Chorus:
You don't know if you're twisting up
Breaking up
Going up
Or going down
Well it's nice to see those exits leaving
I know you'll find just what you're seeking
Do you know you're like the weather
They talk about you all the time
But they never help you to change
They say your poles are slowly shifting again, my love
I know it's said you must follow your heart
But your heart's torn in two
Chorus x2
Yeah just what you're seeking
You'll find
You'll find
Just what you're seeking
You'll find
You'll find
Just what you're seeking
Lyrics submitted by Hazer
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