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.
Take one last breath
Your about to jump to your death
Your about to jump to your death
Sail away from the shoreline
Sail away from the shore
I'm in front of Heavens door.
Sail away from the shoreline
Sail away from the shore
I'm in front of Heavens door.
Captain Captain
Before the sail rips
Captain Captain
I can see enemy ships
Captain Captain
Before the sail rips
Gasp for air
Abandon all ships!!!
The currents strong,
The waves will rise
The binding chains made me realize
Sin is the anchor, holding you down.
I'm on a cruise to Paradise.
I'm done with sin I've paid my price.
God is your captain,
Change your direction
Abandon all ships
We'll part the sea.
Choose your side.
Don't come with me.
You decide.
We'll part the sea.
Don't come with me.
Sail away from the shoreline
Sail away from the shore
I'm in front of Heavens door.
Look what we've built, walking the plank of guilt.
Look what we've built, walking the plank of guilt.
Look what we've built, walking Blindfolded.
Look what we've built, walking the plank of guilt.
Look what we've built
The currents strong,
The waves will rise
The binding chains made me realize
Sin is the anchor, holding you down.
I'm on a cruise to Paradise.
I'm done with sin I've paid my price.
God is your captain,
Change your direction
Abandon all ships
Your about to jump to your death
Your about to jump to your death
Sail away from the shoreline
Sail away from the shore
I'm in front of Heavens door.
Sail away from the shoreline
Sail away from the shore
I'm in front of Heavens door.
Captain Captain
Before the sail rips
Captain Captain
I can see enemy ships
Captain Captain
Before the sail rips
Gasp for air
Abandon all ships!!!
The currents strong,
The waves will rise
The binding chains made me realize
Sin is the anchor, holding you down.
I'm on a cruise to Paradise.
I'm done with sin I've paid my price.
God is your captain,
Change your direction
Abandon all ships
We'll part the sea.
Choose your side.
Don't come with me.
You decide.
We'll part the sea.
Don't come with me.
Sail away from the shoreline
Sail away from the shore
I'm in front of Heavens door.
Look what we've built, walking the plank of guilt.
Look what we've built, walking the plank of guilt.
Look what we've built, walking Blindfolded.
Look what we've built, walking the plank of guilt.
Look what we've built
The currents strong,
The waves will rise
The binding chains made me realize
Sin is the anchor, holding you down.
I'm on a cruise to Paradise.
I'm done with sin I've paid my price.
God is your captain,
Change your direction
Abandon all ships
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Take One Last Breath Lyrics as written by Angelo Aita Andrew Paiano
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We'll part the sea. Choose your side. Don't come with me. You decide. We'll Part the sea. Don't come with me.
Sail away from the shoreline Sail away from the shore I'm in front of Heavens door.
Look what we've built, walking the plank of guilt. Look what we've built, walking the plank of guilt. Look what we've built, walking Blindfolded. Look what we've built, walking the plank of guilt. Look what we've built...
If you think properly,,, its explaining why happened with noah, the enemy is the evil, he is saying abandon the ship. and if you are not on the ship you will drown. it basically noah. :,)