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.
And build a haven
For lost balloons
I'm gonna move to the moon
And find the words
For this lonely tune
That my heart has composed
Far away from these earthly woes
I'm gonna move to the moon
Next train leaves
At high noon
I'm gonna move to the moon
I'll buy my tickets
Just as soon
As you give me the word
That there's no hope for us in this world
[CHORUS:]
'Cause I can't live
In the same world with you, girl
If I can't be your man
And I can't breathe
The same air that you breathe
If you can't understand
I've got to have your hand
So I'll just move
I'm gonna move to the moon
And build a haven
For lost balloons
I'm gonna move to the moon
So you can call me
The lunar groom
All this talk of love and care
Has turned to be nothing more than heated air
[CHORUS:]
I'll just say good-bye
And I'll move to the moon
For lost balloons
I'm gonna move to the moon
And find the words
For this lonely tune
That my heart has composed
Far away from these earthly woes
I'm gonna move to the moon
Next train leaves
At high noon
I'm gonna move to the moon
I'll buy my tickets
Just as soon
As you give me the word
That there's no hope for us in this world
[CHORUS:]
'Cause I can't live
In the same world with you, girl
If I can't be your man
And I can't breathe
The same air that you breathe
If you can't understand
I've got to have your hand
So I'll just move
I'm gonna move to the moon
And build a haven
For lost balloons
I'm gonna move to the moon
So you can call me
The lunar groom
All this talk of love and care
Has turned to be nothing more than heated air
[CHORUS:]
I'll just say good-bye
And I'll move to the moon
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