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 hit my mind, it came to me
In order to live its got to be freed
And all I want
Is this grace undone
Its haunting my head now
Like a prodigal son
Like a dog tired sage
You know I couldn't wait
I want to set this place aflame
Frame by frame
A lingering vision burning my memory
A scorching scene dying by the sea
Like a dog tired sage
You know I couldn't wait
To set this place aflame
Frame by frame
It didn't take long
To see it gone
Look at what I've done
I've seen it, want to feed it
Burn it down and just free it
I need it now
I need you right now
Night descends the fires rage
Through the morning light
In order to live its got to be freed
And all I want
Is this grace undone
Its haunting my head now
Like a prodigal son
Like a dog tired sage
You know I couldn't wait
I want to set this place aflame
Frame by frame
A lingering vision burning my memory
A scorching scene dying by the sea
Like a dog tired sage
You know I couldn't wait
To set this place aflame
Frame by frame
It didn't take long
To see it gone
Look at what I've done
I've seen it, want to feed it
Burn it down and just free it
I need it now
I need you right now
Night descends the fires rage
Through the morning light
Lyrics submitted by sillymofo15
Luna Park Lyrics as written by Mark Gane
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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