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.
Lying, cheating...
Those are the things of the past.
Protection, good lovin'...
These are the things you can have.
I know you're nervous but don't worry,
'cause anything that I say I will do.
Let go of all that came before me.
You need some clarity.
What more can I do to prove,
that I'm the man created just for you?
And you don't need to be afraid,
'cause when I get you I'm here to stay.
You don't have to worry 'bout what's in your past.
All of that I will erase. (I'm gonna erase)
So what more can I say to you? (say to you)
I've done all that I can do,
but you keep on running,
running, running, running, running, running, running
(You keep on) running, running, running, running,
Running away (from me) running
Stop, running, away, from me
(There's no need to be afraid)
'Cause I'm so harmless,
(Stop running) harmless,
Just want to love you
Those are the things of the past.
Protection, good lovin'...
These are the things you can have.
I know you're nervous but don't worry,
'cause anything that I say I will do.
Let go of all that came before me.
You need some clarity.
What more can I do to prove,
that I'm the man created just for you?
And you don't need to be afraid,
'cause when I get you I'm here to stay.
You don't have to worry 'bout what's in your past.
All of that I will erase. (I'm gonna erase)
So what more can I say to you? (say to you)
I've done all that I can do,
but you keep on running,
running, running, running, running, running, running
(You keep on) running, running, running, running,
Running away (from me) running
Stop, running, away, from me
(There's no need to be afraid)
'Cause I'm so harmless,
(Stop running) harmless,
Just want to love you
Lyrics submitted by Daistaar
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