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.
Who will protect you from these dog like vultures?
And I know they're small, that they sharp
We've been sent with eyes to see them
And ears to hear their steps
Our hearts are softer than the sheep
We've been known to calm the storm
And silence the ocean
With strength to spare you from their teeth
From their teeth
Our eyes are upon you and we'll protect you
Be assured no fang will breech your fleece
'Cause we are called to lead and sent to gather
So bare your teeth and sharpen your claws
We've been sent with eyes to see them
And ears to hear their steps
Our hearts are softer than the sheep
We've been known to calm the storm
And silence the ocean
With strength to spare you from their teeth
From their teeth
Their blood will spill like water
In a fountain for thieves and liars
So bare your teeth and sharpen your claws
'Cause we hold the keys
And we've been sent with eyes to see them
And ears to hear their steps
And hearts are softer than the sheep
We've been known to calm the storm
And silence the ocean
With strength to spare you from their teeth
From their teeth
And I know they're small, that they sharp
We've been sent with eyes to see them
And ears to hear their steps
Our hearts are softer than the sheep
We've been known to calm the storm
And silence the ocean
With strength to spare you from their teeth
From their teeth
Our eyes are upon you and we'll protect you
Be assured no fang will breech your fleece
'Cause we are called to lead and sent to gather
So bare your teeth and sharpen your claws
We've been sent with eyes to see them
And ears to hear their steps
Our hearts are softer than the sheep
We've been known to calm the storm
And silence the ocean
With strength to spare you from their teeth
From their teeth
Their blood will spill like water
In a fountain for thieves and liars
So bare your teeth and sharpen your claws
'Cause we hold the keys
And we've been sent with eyes to see them
And ears to hear their steps
And hearts are softer than the sheep
We've been known to calm the storm
And silence the ocean
With strength to spare you from their teeth
From their teeth
Lyrics submitted by HedBang4Christ
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k guys this is really obvious.... this song is about shepherds! and jesus was a shepherd of man, and as christians, like him we need to become shepherds of man. and who like to eat sheep? wolves, or demons/satan/sin. AWESOME song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!