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.
It's always what you want
And never what we need
I thought that we'd agreed
That we'd share a seat in the shade
And look out onto the sea
As far as we can see
You're always what I want
But ever out of range
Some things just never change
Like my longing to be with you
In our place out by the beach
But you're still out of reach
And I still say that we belong together and
Will you please be mine forever?
You'll never be alone
No more waiting by the phone
For me to call you to see how your day went
I'll call you from a room in our apartment
With our bodies entwined, no the pleasure's all mine
When you call me, it brightens my day
But if you're with me, what more could I say than
I'm forever in your arms
To be captured by your charm
We could drive down to a local museum
Or just drive across the country
Away from what's stressful in our lives
You know I would enjoy a life here with you
I'll still call you up on the phone
Even when you're here with me
But only to be funny
And we'll laugh about silly things
And we'll drive out to the beach
With you always in my reach
And I've always known we're meant for each other
And I'm not right for any other
Please don't let me live my fear
And swear you'll always be here for me
When I'm alone and I need you
(And I swear I'll always be here)
Don't let me ever shed a tear
(Follow me wherever I lead you)
Let's live a life of ease
And spend the rest of your life here with me
And never what we need
I thought that we'd agreed
That we'd share a seat in the shade
And look out onto the sea
As far as we can see
You're always what I want
But ever out of range
Some things just never change
Like my longing to be with you
In our place out by the beach
But you're still out of reach
And I still say that we belong together and
Will you please be mine forever?
You'll never be alone
No more waiting by the phone
For me to call you to see how your day went
I'll call you from a room in our apartment
With our bodies entwined, no the pleasure's all mine
When you call me, it brightens my day
But if you're with me, what more could I say than
I'm forever in your arms
To be captured by your charm
We could drive down to a local museum
Or just drive across the country
Away from what's stressful in our lives
You know I would enjoy a life here with you
I'll still call you up on the phone
Even when you're here with me
But only to be funny
And we'll laugh about silly things
And we'll drive out to the beach
With you always in my reach
And I've always known we're meant for each other
And I'm not right for any other
Please don't let me live my fear
And swear you'll always be here for me
When I'm alone and I need you
(And I swear I'll always be here)
Don't let me ever shed a tear
(Follow me wherever I lead you)
Let's live a life of ease
And spend the rest of your life here with me
Lyrics submitted by BleedorBreathe
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