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.
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With our hands up high we're screaming Whoa whoa oh, whoa whoa oh.
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I agree. For some reason I didn't care for this song all that much the first time I heard it. Then I gave it another listen and I couldn't take it off repeat. Great song, simple but meaningful lyrics and catchy tune. Love this band along with Underoath. Aaron is most definitely the man.
aaron gillespie is doing big things this is a great album and good song its weird to see his different music styles from underoath to the almost...keep it up mang
I love this album. I listened to it nonstop when it first was released and then i kinda stopped for a while then i put it in my cd player again yesterday and i forgot how amazing it is. The whole album is so religious and i love it because of that. And aaron has one of the best voices in rock i believe. i mean come on, i know he doesnt play the drums for this band but it takes some talent to sing and play the drums, especially for a hardcore band like underoath. dude does work.