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.
Far beyond our grasp
Within eyes burn with hate
Blinding appetite
With a lust to separate
Striking at the line
Preaching from a hollow throne
Scarring humankind upon poisoned words they've grown
Strength we need
Seeking peace
Denied of the choice
Of who they are to become
Need to educate
So all the wrongs can be undone
Hiding underground
Face deep in disguise
Misguiding all the young
Seems that elders aren't so wise
Strength we need
Seeking peace
Strong will be our pride
Pushing on without divide
Look how far we've come
Ever closer to one mind
Strong we'd be
No divide
Ever closer
To one mind
Are we caught in madness?
Still no complete union
Some are walking madness
Stood in the way of progress
Strong we'd be
No divide
Ever closer to one mind
Within eyes burn with hate
Blinding appetite
With a lust to separate
Striking at the line
Preaching from a hollow throne
Scarring humankind upon poisoned words they've grown
Strength we need
Seeking peace
Denied of the choice
Of who they are to become
Need to educate
So all the wrongs can be undone
Hiding underground
Face deep in disguise
Misguiding all the young
Seems that elders aren't so wise
Strength we need
Seeking peace
Strong will be our pride
Pushing on without divide
Look how far we've come
Ever closer to one mind
Strong we'd be
No divide
Ever closer
To one mind
Are we caught in madness?
Still no complete union
Some are walking madness
Stood in the way of progress
Strong we'd be
No divide
Ever closer to one mind
Lyrics submitted by sepultura1987
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