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 time has come to turn around
When there seems no room to fall
And what's the point of kneeling down
Just to hit the ground and crawl
Too many tears to try to swim
Well, where lonely ghosts have flown
Too many thoughts to think too hard
When there's no absolutes anymore
'Cause you flight in the deepest parts
And faith deserts an open heart
Will you ever know
You ever know, you ever know
Why this world could be?
It's not just illusive fantasy
Will you ever know
You ever know, you ever know
What this world would mean
If you knew your place in history?
The time has come to make a change
Either seek the truth or run
Oh, the truth is this, ignorance is bliss
When you run out of tears like a gun
'Cause you flight in the deepest parts
Not listening to your cheap remarks
'Cause you flight in the deepest parts
Will you ever know
You ever know, you ever know
What this world could be?
It's not just illusive fantasy
Will you ever know
You ever know, you ever know
What this world would mean
If you knew your place in history?
Will you ever know
You ever know, you ever know
What this world would mean
If you knew your place in history?
When there seems no room to fall
And what's the point of kneeling down
Just to hit the ground and crawl
Too many tears to try to swim
Well, where lonely ghosts have flown
Too many thoughts to think too hard
When there's no absolutes anymore
'Cause you flight in the deepest parts
And faith deserts an open heart
Will you ever know
You ever know, you ever know
Why this world could be?
It's not just illusive fantasy
Will you ever know
You ever know, you ever know
What this world would mean
If you knew your place in history?
The time has come to make a change
Either seek the truth or run
Oh, the truth is this, ignorance is bliss
When you run out of tears like a gun
'Cause you flight in the deepest parts
Not listening to your cheap remarks
'Cause you flight in the deepest parts
Will you ever know
You ever know, you ever know
What this world could be?
It's not just illusive fantasy
Will you ever know
You ever know, you ever know
What this world would mean
If you knew your place in history?
Will you ever know
You ever know, you ever know
What this world would mean
If you knew your place in history?
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