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.
Breathe, breathe, breathe before you get old
Sing, sing, sing a song that you know
Sleep, sleep, sleep with someone you love
Let them know you do, that you really do
Hold them tight and don't forget
Differences are differences
All the dreams of life that you've been letting go
Blink and then you'll miss it, and you'll never know
This could be the moment that turns into a lifetime
Give, give, give of yourself
Never leave, leave, leave better than well
No, do, do, do all you can do
Love them like you want someone to love you
Highs and lows will come your way
There's no need to be afraid
All the dreams of life that you've been letting go
Blink and then you'll miss it, and you'll never know
This could be the moment that turns into a lifetime
And always remember that your brighter days are up ahead (no regrets)
Squeeze them tight and don't forget
Differences are differences
All the dreams of life that you've been letting go
Blink and then you'll miss it, and you'll never know
This could be the moment
This could be the moment that turns into a lifetime
Sing, sing, sing a song that you know
Sleep, sleep, sleep with someone you love
Let them know you do, that you really do
Hold them tight and don't forget
Differences are differences
All the dreams of life that you've been letting go
Blink and then you'll miss it, and you'll never know
This could be the moment that turns into a lifetime
Give, give, give of yourself
Never leave, leave, leave better than well
No, do, do, do all you can do
Love them like you want someone to love you
Highs and lows will come your way
There's no need to be afraid
All the dreams of life that you've been letting go
Blink and then you'll miss it, and you'll never know
This could be the moment that turns into a lifetime
And always remember that your brighter days are up ahead (no regrets)
Squeeze them tight and don't forget
Differences are differences
All the dreams of life that you've been letting go
Blink and then you'll miss it, and you'll never know
This could be the moment
This could be the moment that turns into a lifetime
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