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.
All the times you came to me and told me that you cared
I was dreaming of happy days that we both could share
Maybe I got too excited, and maybe you freaked out
Maybe I just have to call you up and scream and shout
All of my friends tell me that I ought to play it cool
No one likes too much attention from a desperate fool
Still I don't believe that I can keep it all inside
When I see your pretty face, I almost want to cry
I know it isn't right
But still I have to fight
I have to let you know
I don't wanna let you go
The pain is killing me
But I can't let it be
I have to let you know
I don't wanna let you go
I remember the days when I was stronger than a wall
Try as anybody might, they couldn't move me at all
Now I fall to pieces when you softly call my name
Going up in smoke rings like a moth within your flame
I have lost all hope of being normal once again
I will be a slave to you until the bitter end
Even if it's a hundred years before you change your mind
I will be here waiting girl until the end of time
I know it isn't right
But still I have to fight
I have to let you know
I don't wanna let you go
The pain is killing me
But I can't let it be
I have to let you know
I don't wanna let you go
I know it isn't right
But still I have to fight
I have to let you know
I don't wanna let you go
The pain is killing me
But I can't let it be
I have to let you know
I don't wanna let you go
I was dreaming of happy days that we both could share
Maybe I got too excited, and maybe you freaked out
Maybe I just have to call you up and scream and shout
All of my friends tell me that I ought to play it cool
No one likes too much attention from a desperate fool
Still I don't believe that I can keep it all inside
When I see your pretty face, I almost want to cry
I know it isn't right
But still I have to fight
I have to let you know
I don't wanna let you go
The pain is killing me
But I can't let it be
I have to let you know
I don't wanna let you go
I remember the days when I was stronger than a wall
Try as anybody might, they couldn't move me at all
Now I fall to pieces when you softly call my name
Going up in smoke rings like a moth within your flame
I have lost all hope of being normal once again
I will be a slave to you until the bitter end
Even if it's a hundred years before you change your mind
I will be here waiting girl until the end of time
I know it isn't right
But still I have to fight
I have to let you know
I don't wanna let you go
The pain is killing me
But I can't let it be
I have to let you know
I don't wanna let you go
I know it isn't right
But still I have to fight
I have to let you know
I don't wanna let you go
The pain is killing me
But I can't let it be
I have to let you know
I don't wanna let you go
Lyrics submitted by xalixo
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He loves her so much and he is infatuated and doesn't want to lose her. When I see your pretty face I almost want to cry. It's about him wanting to spend the rest of his life with that pretty face and he is about to lose her. "All of my friends tell me that I ought to play it cool No one likes too much attention from a desperate fool Still I don't believe that I can keep it all inside When I see your pretty face, I almost want to cry"
Thats what I get out of it. I love this song so much. it speaks to my current situation.