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.
Well it's good to hear your voice
I hope you're doing fine
And if you ever wonder
I'm lonely here tonight
I'm lost here in this moment
And time keeps slipping by
And if I could have just one wish
I'd have you by my side
Ooh oh, I miss you
Ooh oh, I need you
I love you more than I did before
And if today I don't see your face
Nothing's changed, no one can take your place
It gets harder, everyday
Say you love me more than you did before
And I'm sorry it's this way
But I'm coming home, I'll be coming home
And if you ask me I will stay, I will stay
Well I try to live without you
The tears fall from my eyes
I'm alone and I feel empty
God I'm torn apart inside
I look up at the stars
Hoping you're doing the same
And somehow I feel closer and I can hear you say
Ooh oh, I miss you
Ooh oh, I need you
I love you more than I did before
And if today I don't see your face
Nothing's changed, no one can take your place
It gets harder, everyday
Say you love me more than you did before
And I'm sorry that it's this way
But I'm coming home, I'll be coming home
And if you ask me I will stay, I will stay
Always stay
I never wanna lose you
And if I had to I would choose you
So stay, please always stay
You're the one that I hold onto
'Cause my heart would stop without, you
I love you more than I did before
And if today I don't see your face
Nothing's changed, no one could take your place
It gets harder everyday
Say you love me more than you did before
And I'm sorry that it's this way
But I'm coming home, I'll be coming home
And if you ask me I will stay, I will stay
I'll always stay
And I love you more than I did before
And I'm sorry that it's this way
But I'm coming home, I'll be coming home
And if you ask I will stay, I will stay
I will stay
I hope you're doing fine
And if you ever wonder
I'm lonely here tonight
I'm lost here in this moment
And time keeps slipping by
And if I could have just one wish
I'd have you by my side
Ooh oh, I miss you
Ooh oh, I need you
I love you more than I did before
And if today I don't see your face
Nothing's changed, no one can take your place
It gets harder, everyday
Say you love me more than you did before
And I'm sorry it's this way
But I'm coming home, I'll be coming home
And if you ask me I will stay, I will stay
Well I try to live without you
The tears fall from my eyes
I'm alone and I feel empty
God I'm torn apart inside
I look up at the stars
Hoping you're doing the same
And somehow I feel closer and I can hear you say
Ooh oh, I miss you
Ooh oh, I need you
I love you more than I did before
And if today I don't see your face
Nothing's changed, no one can take your place
It gets harder, everyday
Say you love me more than you did before
And I'm sorry that it's this way
But I'm coming home, I'll be coming home
And if you ask me I will stay, I will stay
Always stay
I never wanna lose you
And if I had to I would choose you
So stay, please always stay
You're the one that I hold onto
'Cause my heart would stop without, you
I love you more than I did before
And if today I don't see your face
Nothing's changed, no one could take your place
It gets harder everyday
Say you love me more than you did before
And I'm sorry that it's this way
But I'm coming home, I'll be coming home
And if you ask me I will stay, I will stay
I'll always stay
And I love you more than I did before
And I'm sorry that it's this way
But I'm coming home, I'll be coming home
And if you ask I will stay, I will stay
I will stay
Lyrics submitted by onthefinishline
Stay Lyrics as written by Miley Cyrus John Shanks
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Walt Disney Music Company
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