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.
Why did I waste my time
Two steps I don't rewind
Feeling I can't define
I give back to you
(Give it all away)
(Take it all the way)
(Give it all away)
(Take it all the way)
I see my demise
From behind your eyes
I can't pass you by
I give back to you
(Give it all away)
(Take it all the way)
(Give it all away)
(Take it all the way)
(Give it all away)
(Take it all the way)
(Give it all away)
(Take it all the way)
Between love
Between hate
Shake this silence back 'fore it's too late
And it haunts you
And it haunts you
It's a love-hate
Heartbreak
This could be suicide
A kiss with these red knives
Why am I driving blind
I give back to you
(Give it all away)
(Take it all the way)
(Give it all away)
(Take it all the way)
Try you on for size
I thought boys don't cry
Your my perfect lie
I give back to you
(Give it all away)
(Take it all the way)
(Give it all away)
(Take it all the way)
(Give it all away)
(Take it all the way)
(Give it all away)
(Take it all the way)
Between love
Between hate
Shake this silence back 'fore it's too late
And it haunts you
And it haunts you
It's a love-hate
Heartbreak
Between love
Between hate
Shake this silence back 'fore it's too late
And it haunts you
And it haunts you
It's a love-hate
Heartbreak
Between love
Between hate
Shake this silence back 'fore it's too late
And it haunts you
And it haunts you
It's a love-hate
Heartbreak
Between love
Between hate
Shake this silence back 'fore it's too late
And it haunts you
And it haunts you
It's a love-hate
Heartbreak
(Give it all away)
(Take it all the way)
(Give it all away)
(Take it all the way)
Two steps I don't rewind
Feeling I can't define
I give back to you
(Give it all away)
(Take it all the way)
(Give it all away)
(Take it all the way)
I see my demise
From behind your eyes
I can't pass you by
I give back to you
(Give it all away)
(Take it all the way)
(Give it all away)
(Take it all the way)
(Give it all away)
(Take it all the way)
(Give it all away)
(Take it all the way)
Between love
Between hate
Shake this silence back 'fore it's too late
And it haunts you
And it haunts you
It's a love-hate
Heartbreak
This could be suicide
A kiss with these red knives
Why am I driving blind
I give back to you
(Give it all away)
(Take it all the way)
(Give it all away)
(Take it all the way)
Try you on for size
I thought boys don't cry
Your my perfect lie
I give back to you
(Give it all away)
(Take it all the way)
(Give it all away)
(Take it all the way)
(Give it all away)
(Take it all the way)
(Give it all away)
(Take it all the way)
Between love
Between hate
Shake this silence back 'fore it's too late
And it haunts you
And it haunts you
It's a love-hate
Heartbreak
Between love
Between hate
Shake this silence back 'fore it's too late
And it haunts you
And it haunts you
It's a love-hate
Heartbreak
Between love
Between hate
Shake this silence back 'fore it's too late
And it haunts you
And it haunts you
It's a love-hate
Heartbreak
Between love
Between hate
Shake this silence back 'fore it's too late
And it haunts you
And it haunts you
It's a love-hate
Heartbreak
(Give it all away)
(Take it all the way)
(Give it all away)
(Take it all the way)
Lyrics submitted by sourstraws214
Love/Hate Heartbreak Lyrics as written by Tommy Henrickson Elizabeth Mae Hale
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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I'm pretty sure she says "Shake the silence before it's too late", not 'Shake this silence back 'fore it's too late'...
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And they are awesome live, Izzy has some pipes on her. She is amazing!!
these websites never get the lyrics right 100% its "shake the silence back, but it's too late"