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 could never be with you
Is what he said, I'm such a fool
'Cause time would only complicate
This summer love
The simple kind of thing
Well maybe there's a chance
That you could change your mind
Let me in your heart
It doesn't always have to be so hard
But I guess, I don't know
I guess, I can't be too sure
Of who you really are
Starin' at your silhouette
I'm breathless, baby
Can't forget
The day you almost spoke of love
But you just couldn't open up
Yeah, well maybe there's a shot
That I could change your mind
Let me in your heart
It doesn't always have to be so hard
But I guess, I don't know
I guess, I can't be too sure
Of who you really are
Who really are, yeah
Oh, let me in your heart
It doesn't always have to be so hard
But I guess, I don't know
I guess, I can't be too sure
Of who you really are
Let me in your heart
It doesn't always have to be so hard
But I guess, I don't know
I guess, I can't be too sure
Of who you really are, you really are
Yeah, hmm, hmm
Is what he said, I'm such a fool
'Cause time would only complicate
This summer love
The simple kind of thing
Well maybe there's a chance
That you could change your mind
Let me in your heart
It doesn't always have to be so hard
But I guess, I don't know
I guess, I can't be too sure
Of who you really are
Starin' at your silhouette
I'm breathless, baby
Can't forget
The day you almost spoke of love
But you just couldn't open up
Yeah, well maybe there's a shot
That I could change your mind
Let me in your heart
It doesn't always have to be so hard
But I guess, I don't know
I guess, I can't be too sure
Of who you really are
Who really are, yeah
Oh, let me in your heart
It doesn't always have to be so hard
But I guess, I don't know
I guess, I can't be too sure
Of who you really are
Let me in your heart
It doesn't always have to be so hard
But I guess, I don't know
I guess, I can't be too sure
Of who you really are, you really are
Yeah, hmm, hmm
Lyrics submitted by californialoadedgun
Who You Really Are Lyrics as written by Miriello Dmuchowski
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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