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.
Once upon a time there was someone just like you, Who lived without a care in the world,
Just a regular girl,
With a secret no one knew…
Or so the story goes
You see the way her lips move
Just trying to get in the groove
You think you hear the truth but the lies keep creeping in
City lights illuminate
Innocence but it’s too late
Cause I never wanted it to be this way
Just know that I’ll always be here no fear
Let me make one thing clear
That’s why you never see it coming,
Cause I couldn’t see the lies behind those eyes
So baby take off your disguise and you’ll see sunsets and starlit skies.
That’s why you never see it coming,
Confusion boiling like the water that’s been heated Just like my temper when I needed some clarification But I got it now.
I found these skeletons inside your closet
Tell me my friend what you think I should do?
I am almost 100 percent positive.
That all these skeletons belong to you
Tip top in the bottom bag Is where she keeps her favorite mag
And I won’t fall down in the murky mess of it all
City lights illuminate
Innocence but it’s too late
Cause I never wanted it to be this way
Just know that I’ll always be here no fear
Let me make one thing clear
That’s why you never see it coming,
Cause I couldn’t see the lies behind those eyes
So baby take off your disguise and you’ll see sunsets and starlit skies.
That’s why you never see it coming,
Confusion boiling like the water that’s been heated Just like my temper when I needed some clarification But I got it now.
Take my hand I’ll guide you there
To a quiet place where no one stares,
It’s all you need
To make your life complete
Now that it’s all said and done
All I ask of you is be the one
To never hide
Who you are inside
City lights illuminate
Innocence but it’s too late
Cause I never wanted it to be this way
Just know that I’ll always be here no fear
Let me make one thing clear
That’s why you never see it coming,
Cause I couldn’t see the lies behind those eyes
So baby take off your disguise and you’ll see sunsets and starlit skies.
That’s why you never see it coming,
Confusion boiling like the water that’s been heated Just like my temper when I needed some clarification But I got it now.
Just a regular girl,
With a secret no one knew…
Or so the story goes
You see the way her lips move
Just trying to get in the groove
You think you hear the truth but the lies keep creeping in
City lights illuminate
Innocence but it’s too late
Cause I never wanted it to be this way
Just know that I’ll always be here no fear
Let me make one thing clear
That’s why you never see it coming,
Cause I couldn’t see the lies behind those eyes
So baby take off your disguise and you’ll see sunsets and starlit skies.
That’s why you never see it coming,
Confusion boiling like the water that’s been heated Just like my temper when I needed some clarification But I got it now.
I found these skeletons inside your closet
Tell me my friend what you think I should do?
I am almost 100 percent positive.
That all these skeletons belong to you
Tip top in the bottom bag Is where she keeps her favorite mag
And I won’t fall down in the murky mess of it all
City lights illuminate
Innocence but it’s too late
Cause I never wanted it to be this way
Just know that I’ll always be here no fear
Let me make one thing clear
That’s why you never see it coming,
Cause I couldn’t see the lies behind those eyes
So baby take off your disguise and you’ll see sunsets and starlit skies.
That’s why you never see it coming,
Confusion boiling like the water that’s been heated Just like my temper when I needed some clarification But I got it now.
Take my hand I’ll guide you there
To a quiet place where no one stares,
It’s all you need
To make your life complete
Now that it’s all said and done
All I ask of you is be the one
To never hide
Who you are inside
City lights illuminate
Innocence but it’s too late
Cause I never wanted it to be this way
Just know that I’ll always be here no fear
Let me make one thing clear
That’s why you never see it coming,
Cause I couldn’t see the lies behind those eyes
So baby take off your disguise and you’ll see sunsets and starlit skies.
That’s why you never see it coming,
Confusion boiling like the water that’s been heated Just like my temper when I needed some clarification But I got it now.
Lyrics submitted by leahXatlXwtkXs!o
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