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.
I promised myself, I promised I'll wait for you
The midnight hour, I know you'll shine on through
I promised myself, I promised I'll wait for you
The midnight hour, I know you'll shine on through
I promised myself, I promised the world to you
I gave you flowers, you made my dreams come true
How many of us out there
Feel the need to run and look for shelter?
I promised myself
I promised myself that I'd said a prayer for you
A brand new tomorrow where all you wish comes true
I promised myself that I'd make it up to you
My sister and brother know I'm in love with you
How many of us out there
Feel the pain of losing what was once there?
I promised myself, I promised I'll wait for you
The midnight hour, I know you'll shine on through
I promised myself, I promised the world to you
I gave you flowers, you made my dreams come true
I promised myself
The midnight hour, I know you'll shine on through
I promised myself, I promised I'll wait for you
The midnight hour, I know you'll shine on through
I promised myself, I promised the world to you
I gave you flowers, you made my dreams come true
How many of us out there
Feel the need to run and look for shelter?
I promised myself
I promised myself that I'd said a prayer for you
A brand new tomorrow where all you wish comes true
I promised myself that I'd make it up to you
My sister and brother know I'm in love with you
How many of us out there
Feel the pain of losing what was once there?
I promised myself, I promised I'll wait for you
The midnight hour, I know you'll shine on through
I promised myself, I promised the world to you
I gave you flowers, you made my dreams come true
I promised myself
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