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.
The rose is embarrassed to bloom
It's just not as splendid when it's seen around you
And Jesus came running, and Moses came too
To watch as you danced through the noon
And the sun is too frightened to shine
Its gleam is no equal to the gold in your eyes
And the stories that they told, they're just glorious lies
And the morning is starting to cry
I'll see you in your wedding dress
The satin, the lace, how it fits to your chest
And I'll be nervous in my Sunday's best
And the groomsmen, they'll be duly impressed
This ring must be polished again
Jewelry does nothing for your flawless skin
And to offer you gold is a glorious sin
'Cause you're protected by all the king's men
The rose is embarrassed to bloom
It's just not as splendid when it's seen around you
And Jesus came running, and Moses came too
To watch as you danced through the noon
They watched as you danced through the afternoon
May I watch as you dance through the noon
It's just not as splendid when it's seen around you
And Jesus came running, and Moses came too
To watch as you danced through the noon
And the sun is too frightened to shine
Its gleam is no equal to the gold in your eyes
And the stories that they told, they're just glorious lies
And the morning is starting to cry
I'll see you in your wedding dress
The satin, the lace, how it fits to your chest
And I'll be nervous in my Sunday's best
And the groomsmen, they'll be duly impressed
This ring must be polished again
Jewelry does nothing for your flawless skin
And to offer you gold is a glorious sin
'Cause you're protected by all the king's men
The rose is embarrassed to bloom
It's just not as splendid when it's seen around you
And Jesus came running, and Moses came too
To watch as you danced through the noon
They watched as you danced through the afternoon
May I watch as you dance through the noon
Lyrics submitted by RickyKidd
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