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'll bind the hands of time, i'll shed this polluted skin
like a snake with a second chance i'll strike without remorse
look into these eyes of mine, they rarely see a win
the venom running through my teeth will serve as evidence
life is now, and in a world of time every second counts
release your vices, and bid farewell to the person you used to be
this is a new day filled with promise, don't miss your chance
and in a world of time every second counts
we'll climb the highest highs and never come back down
you're sinking through the rotting floor, i'll break your fall
listen close to the whispers
follow the warning signs, stick to the path
we'll find the answer, we'll find our way
everything will fall into place, we've come this far
and in a world of time every second counts
we'll climb the highest highs and never come back down
sell your soul for what its worth
everything will fall into place
we're traveling at a steady pace
like a snake with a second chance i'll strike without remorse
look into these eyes of mine, they rarely see a win
the venom running through my teeth will serve as evidence
life is now, and in a world of time every second counts
release your vices, and bid farewell to the person you used to be
this is a new day filled with promise, don't miss your chance
and in a world of time every second counts
we'll climb the highest highs and never come back down
you're sinking through the rotting floor, i'll break your fall
listen close to the whispers
follow the warning signs, stick to the path
we'll find the answer, we'll find our way
everything will fall into place, we've come this far
and in a world of time every second counts
we'll climb the highest highs and never come back down
sell your soul for what its worth
everything will fall into place
we're traveling at a steady pace
Lyrics submitted by xOdad_jianx
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