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.
Seem to found a familiar face
In a place where there's no name
And we learn to appreciate
All the things we take in vain
Hold on tight and enjoy the ride girl
This is all that we get (That you get girl)
It feels right and I know you can tell
I'm not going to lie (This is no spell)
I'm not worried and I'm not afraid
What we have should be displayed
No matter what the others may say
We will always stay this way
Hold on tight and enjoy the ride girl
This is all that we get (That you get girl)
It feels right and I know you can tell
I'm not going to lie (This is no spell)
This is no spell
This is no spell
When all the world is gone and dead
I'll still be the one to hold your hand
When all the world is gone and dead
Hold on tight and enjoy the ride girl
This is all that we get (That you get girl)
It feels right and I know you can tell
I'm not going to lie (This is no spell)
Hold on tight and enjoy the ride girl
This is all that we get (That you get girl)
It feels right and I know you can tell
I'm not going to lie
This is no spell
When all the world is gone and dead
I'll still be the one to hold your hand
When all the word is gone and dead
In a place where there's no name
And we learn to appreciate
All the things we take in vain
Hold on tight and enjoy the ride girl
This is all that we get (That you get girl)
It feels right and I know you can tell
I'm not going to lie (This is no spell)
I'm not worried and I'm not afraid
What we have should be displayed
No matter what the others may say
We will always stay this way
Hold on tight and enjoy the ride girl
This is all that we get (That you get girl)
It feels right and I know you can tell
I'm not going to lie (This is no spell)
This is no spell
This is no spell
When all the world is gone and dead
I'll still be the one to hold your hand
When all the world is gone and dead
Hold on tight and enjoy the ride girl
This is all that we get (That you get girl)
It feels right and I know you can tell
I'm not going to lie (This is no spell)
Hold on tight and enjoy the ride girl
This is all that we get (That you get girl)
It feels right and I know you can tell
I'm not going to lie
This is no spell
When all the world is gone and dead
I'll still be the one to hold your hand
When all the word is gone and dead
Lyrics submitted by fedorov1fan
No Spell Lyrics as written by Ronnie Winter
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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"When all the world is gone and dead I'll still be the one to hold your hand When all the world is gone and dead"
he/she doesn't seem to care about anything else as long as he/she's with her/him because they have each other.
It's about a relationship/love that the friends/family/public doesn't support. "I'm not worried and I'm not afraid What we have should be displayed No matter what the others may say We will always stay this way"
I just don't understand the "this is no spell" part. What does that mean?
I defintiely agree with your interpretation of the meaning. <br /> I believe that the singer once said in an interview, that all songs he writes are written about something that's happened in his life. That he himself has expierienced. <br /> He is also married.<br /> So I'm not sure how this song would possibly relate to him.<br /> Why wouldn't anyone approve of him being married?<br /> <br /> I am simply curious as to what this could mean.<br />
response to gabby, i think the "no spell" part is about not faking it, and really meaning it when he says it (:
This is a pretty cool song. What I get from this song is that he's pretty much saying we only have one life to live; enjoy it. Be yourself and be with who you want to be with. You only live once and don't take anything for granted..and don't let others' opinions lead you to choose differently.
I think the no spell bit means that it's not just a crush that'll pass, it's more permanent.