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.
Where my heart used to be I turned it around changed it completely
I know you changed my mind opened my eyes I was so blind
Looking over my shoulder trying to find another way through this life
I know that you were waiting right there
Holding on
Waiting to take my hand and lift me up and hold me through
You watched me try to stand on my own two feet if only I knew
You were there
Waiting right behind me arms wide open
There I pushed you away and I kept choking
There waiting for me was You
My heart is yours hold it tight and we’ll start anew
No matter how hard I try how much I fight I still find it
So damn hard to do
Trust you with my everything leave it all in your hands
Give my whole life to you
At times I’ve been let down don’t want it to happen again
Is it gonna happen with you?
Coz I can’t take it again, If so please tell me when
To protect my heart from you
Take my hands lift me up and hold me tight
You watched me try to stand on my own two feet if only I knew
If i give you my everything , my all
If i give you my heart and make it yours
I know deep down You’ll catch me when I fall
I know you’ll hold it tight and never let go
I know you changed my mind opened my eyes I was so blind
Looking over my shoulder trying to find another way through this life
I know that you were waiting right there
Holding on
Waiting to take my hand and lift me up and hold me through
You watched me try to stand on my own two feet if only I knew
You were there
Waiting right behind me arms wide open
There I pushed you away and I kept choking
There waiting for me was You
My heart is yours hold it tight and we’ll start anew
No matter how hard I try how much I fight I still find it
So damn hard to do
Trust you with my everything leave it all in your hands
Give my whole life to you
At times I’ve been let down don’t want it to happen again
Is it gonna happen with you?
Coz I can’t take it again, If so please tell me when
To protect my heart from you
Take my hands lift me up and hold me tight
You watched me try to stand on my own two feet if only I knew
If i give you my everything , my all
If i give you my heart and make it yours
I know deep down You’ll catch me when I fall
I know you’ll hold it tight and never let go
Lyrics submitted by Raethefish
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