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.
I've got plans to make, but planning might be risky
I've got time to waste if you will waste it with me
And I know I don't know you well
But this could be good I can tell
So won't you keep me company please?
Lately I've been spending my time under the covers
Wishing you were hiding with me, wash away the world
'Cause nothing that I've ever felt compares to what is happening now
Maybe I am crazy, but I'd like to be your girl
So strange to finally feel like what I need is there
And I'm no longer scared
And all my inhibitions vanish into the night air
And you and me will be what we will be
But only time can tell so I guess we'll see
Twenty years is long to wait
I've battled broken hearts,
I'm great at being really independent,
But it's not as fun as
Sharing songs and sharing thoughts
And making out in parking lots
And being so inspired by the things that we could do
So keep me by your side, I'll stick with you, I swear
Cause I'm no longer scared
And all my inhibitions vanish into the night air
And you and me will be what we will be
But only time can tell so I guess we'll see
And all the problems we have to endure
I've been through all kinds of problems before
And these are nothing at all I assure you
The good outweighs the bad, times a million, yeah!
I don't care, 'cause I'm no longer scared
And all my inhibitions vanish into the night air
And you and me will be what we will be
But only time can tell so I guess we'll see
I guess we'll see
I guess we'll see
Only time can tell so I guess we'll see
I've got time to waste if you will waste it with me
And I know I don't know you well
But this could be good I can tell
So won't you keep me company please?
Lately I've been spending my time under the covers
Wishing you were hiding with me, wash away the world
'Cause nothing that I've ever felt compares to what is happening now
Maybe I am crazy, but I'd like to be your girl
So strange to finally feel like what I need is there
And I'm no longer scared
And all my inhibitions vanish into the night air
And you and me will be what we will be
But only time can tell so I guess we'll see
Twenty years is long to wait
I've battled broken hearts,
I'm great at being really independent,
But it's not as fun as
Sharing songs and sharing thoughts
And making out in parking lots
And being so inspired by the things that we could do
So keep me by your side, I'll stick with you, I swear
Cause I'm no longer scared
And all my inhibitions vanish into the night air
And you and me will be what we will be
But only time can tell so I guess we'll see
And all the problems we have to endure
I've been through all kinds of problems before
And these are nothing at all I assure you
The good outweighs the bad, times a million, yeah!
I don't care, 'cause I'm no longer scared
And all my inhibitions vanish into the night air
And you and me will be what we will be
But only time can tell so I guess we'll see
I guess we'll see
I guess we'll see
Only time can tell so I guess we'll see
Lyrics submitted by shibby_shoes
What I Need Lyrics as written by John-allison Weiss
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, O/B/O DistroKid
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