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.
She's always seeking shelter from life's storms
Needs someone to hold her, keep her warm
Will she find love again?
He doesn't want the best of him to fade
Lost beneath the problems that he made
Will he find love again?
They'll find love again?
He said "Girl it's not forever
But let's spend one last night together
But will you leave before it goes too far?"
Oh tonight, let's not be sensible
Let's break all the rules
Let's forget the world
Yes tonight, could be incredible
Let's break all the rules
Let's forget the world
The morning light is bright as she awakes
Still glowing from the love that they had made
Oh she's in love again
He showers to refresh and clear his head
He wants to share his life not just his bed
Oh he's in love again
They're in love again
He said "Girl it's not forever
But let's spend one last night together
But will you leave before it goes too far?"
Oh tonight, let's not be sensible
Let's break all the rules
Let's forget the world
Tonight, could be incredible
Let's break all the rules
Let's forget the world
She never said goodbye before she left
Her name tattooed in ink upon his chest
She'll find love again
Pain passes slow on sober minds
Consumed by the past or better times
Oh he'll find love again
You said "Girls it's not forever
But let's spend one last night together
Will you leave before it goes too far?"
Oh tonight, let's not be sensible
Let's break all the rules
Let's forget the world
Oh tonight, could be incredible
Let's break all the rules
Let's forget the world
Tonight let's not be sensible
Let's break all the rules
Let's forget the world
Yes tonight could be incredible
Let's break all the rules
Let's forget the world
Needs someone to hold her, keep her warm
Will she find love again?
He doesn't want the best of him to fade
Lost beneath the problems that he made
Will he find love again?
They'll find love again?
He said "Girl it's not forever
But let's spend one last night together
But will you leave before it goes too far?"
Oh tonight, let's not be sensible
Let's break all the rules
Let's forget the world
Yes tonight, could be incredible
Let's break all the rules
Let's forget the world
The morning light is bright as she awakes
Still glowing from the love that they had made
Oh she's in love again
He showers to refresh and clear his head
He wants to share his life not just his bed
Oh he's in love again
They're in love again
He said "Girl it's not forever
But let's spend one last night together
But will you leave before it goes too far?"
Oh tonight, let's not be sensible
Let's break all the rules
Let's forget the world
Tonight, could be incredible
Let's break all the rules
Let's forget the world
She never said goodbye before she left
Her name tattooed in ink upon his chest
She'll find love again
Pain passes slow on sober minds
Consumed by the past or better times
Oh he'll find love again
You said "Girls it's not forever
But let's spend one last night together
Will you leave before it goes too far?"
Oh tonight, let's not be sensible
Let's break all the rules
Let's forget the world
Oh tonight, could be incredible
Let's break all the rules
Let's forget the world
Tonight let's not be sensible
Let's break all the rules
Let's forget the world
Yes tonight could be incredible
Let's break all the rules
Let's forget the world
Lyrics submitted by simonquine
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