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.
Well, it's "fare thee well", my true love
The song is in the air
I hear the West calling
See what's for me there
With the sun I'm leavin'
I'll be Montana bound
Ain't no use in grievin'
I'll show you what I've found
Yeah, some folks have it easy
At least that's how it seems
Reach up and pick an apple
Reach up and find a dream
Some travel in the darkness
And rest upon the shade
Some wrestle with their demons
And face them unafraid
We argue for our better selves
We only ask for more
We take the mirror from the shelf
And find the open door
I love you with a fever
I love you with a past
My heart is a keeper
As long as it will last
As long as it will last
I'll tell you what I know
We walk this road together
And we walk this road alone
The song is in the air
I hear the West calling
See what's for me there
With the sun I'm leavin'
I'll be Montana bound
Ain't no use in grievin'
I'll show you what I've found
Yeah, some folks have it easy
At least that's how it seems
Reach up and pick an apple
Reach up and find a dream
Some travel in the darkness
And rest upon the shade
Some wrestle with their demons
And face them unafraid
We argue for our better selves
We only ask for more
We take the mirror from the shelf
And find the open door
I love you with a fever
I love you with a past
My heart is a keeper
As long as it will last
As long as it will last
I'll tell you what I know
We walk this road together
And we walk this road alone
Lyrics submitted by Steadfast83
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