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 thought I’d always have a hurting heart
Years ago it broke and since was falling apart
And I never thought I’d live to see the day
No, I never thought you’d ever hear me say
Ohh, I never knew, I never knew, I never knew it could be so good
You know it’s true, the way you do the things you do, you make it so good
It’s the way that you move (x5)
Thought I’d always end up second best
But the way you treat me puts that to the test
And I never thought I’d live to see the day
No, I never thought I’d ever have to say
Ohh I never knew, I never knew, I never knew it could be so good
You know it’s true, the way you do the things you do, you make it so good
It’s the way that you move (x5)
Baby let me look into your eyes one more time
Before the sun has to run
You know that every time I look into the deep blue sky
I know that you are the one
And I know that things are gonna happen to me that ain’t fair
But I don’t care, no I don’t care, nooo
It’s the way that you move (x5)
Years ago it broke and since was falling apart
And I never thought I’d live to see the day
No, I never thought you’d ever hear me say
Ohh, I never knew, I never knew, I never knew it could be so good
You know it’s true, the way you do the things you do, you make it so good
It’s the way that you move (x5)
Thought I’d always end up second best
But the way you treat me puts that to the test
And I never thought I’d live to see the day
No, I never thought I’d ever have to say
Ohh I never knew, I never knew, I never knew it could be so good
You know it’s true, the way you do the things you do, you make it so good
It’s the way that you move (x5)
Baby let me look into your eyes one more time
Before the sun has to run
You know that every time I look into the deep blue sky
I know that you are the one
And I know that things are gonna happen to me that ain’t fair
But I don’t care, no I don’t care, nooo
It’s the way that you move (x5)
Lyrics submitted by eyeslikelighters
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