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.
The moment you caught my stare
I was nervous, and we're aware of
Your uncanny ability to make boys fall
This tension is killing me
Let's stay out late and do things we might regret
Let's laugh at the stupid girls, so drunk and full of it
We're alone, there's no need to whisper
Hands are shaking, clothing drops to the floor
Who knows you better than I do?
This is special, oh so epic
[Chorus]
Hold on, my angel
I'm lost in your eyes, never say goodbye
I swear to God, you're all I wanted
Between you and me, say you'll never leave
I've got issues with people I hate
Sad ex girlfriends, so lonely and begging to date
You'll never find something better than what I've got
So get right over him, this boy ain't worth your time
You better believe I got your heart for good this time
We're alone, there's no need to whisper
Hands are shaking, clothing falls to the floor
Who knows you better than I do?
This is special, oh so epic
[Chorus]
Tell me the truth
You'd expect me to
Cause it's a long, long road without you
Stay how you are
In my driveway under stars
Cause it's a long, long road without you
[Chorus]
I was nervous, and we're aware of
Your uncanny ability to make boys fall
This tension is killing me
Let's stay out late and do things we might regret
Let's laugh at the stupid girls, so drunk and full of it
We're alone, there's no need to whisper
Hands are shaking, clothing drops to the floor
Who knows you better than I do?
This is special, oh so epic
[Chorus]
Hold on, my angel
I'm lost in your eyes, never say goodbye
I swear to God, you're all I wanted
Between you and me, say you'll never leave
I've got issues with people I hate
Sad ex girlfriends, so lonely and begging to date
You'll never find something better than what I've got
So get right over him, this boy ain't worth your time
You better believe I got your heart for good this time
We're alone, there's no need to whisper
Hands are shaking, clothing falls to the floor
Who knows you better than I do?
This is special, oh so epic
[Chorus]
Tell me the truth
You'd expect me to
Cause it's a long, long road without you
Stay how you are
In my driveway under stars
Cause it's a long, long road without you
[Chorus]
Lyrics submitted by m_a_s_o_n
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