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.
My whole world is falling down
My whole world is falling down
I wake up in the mornings, I think I want a drink
I can't even get water, from the kitchen sink
The dog that we both loved and raised from a pup
Tried to bite my hand lord every time I pick him up
[chorus]
Because I need you more
My whole world is falling down ooh yeah
Crumbled around, all around
All your tears and my hard work, we built the home we live
I turned my back on you, when you had so much love to give
Now this home is just a house, a place to lay my head
The roof must have a leak Lord, 'cause its raining in my bed
[chorus]
I never knew that you would need me
Even though you've been mistreated
How to know your love is needed now
[chorus]
Since you been gone, I don't get no sleep
Even a part time job Lord, is mighty hard to keep
I miss that evening meal that you used to cook
My clothes are hanging off me girl, you should see the way I live
Baby please don't go, my whole world is falling down
Baby please don't go, my whole world is falling down ooh yeah
Falling on down, crumbling all over
I need you so bad
Won't you come home baby?
My whole world is falling down
I said it's falling all around, yes it is
Baby come home
Girl I need you so
My whole world is falling down
I wake up in the mornings, I think I want a drink
I can't even get water, from the kitchen sink
The dog that we both loved and raised from a pup
Tried to bite my hand lord every time I pick him up
[chorus]
Because I need you more
My whole world is falling down ooh yeah
Crumbled around, all around
All your tears and my hard work, we built the home we live
I turned my back on you, when you had so much love to give
Now this home is just a house, a place to lay my head
The roof must have a leak Lord, 'cause its raining in my bed
[chorus]
I never knew that you would need me
Even though you've been mistreated
How to know your love is needed now
[chorus]
Since you been gone, I don't get no sleep
Even a part time job Lord, is mighty hard to keep
I miss that evening meal that you used to cook
My clothes are hanging off me girl, you should see the way I live
Baby please don't go, my whole world is falling down
Baby please don't go, my whole world is falling down ooh yeah
Falling on down, crumbling all over
I need you so bad
Won't you come home baby?
My whole world is falling down
I said it's falling all around, yes it is
Baby come home
Girl I need you so
Lyrics submitted by TheDirge, edited by Mellow_Harsher
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