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.
Now close this chapter
Time to move on
Just one last time and I'm gone
Keep telling myself that it's fun to control
And that's a lie I did well know
I'll return to the scene of the crime
And I'll gather my pride
Still I know you'll be long gone
Nausea comes as the fear builds inside
Seems much stronger than I
Still I know you're gone
I can remember
The day that you told me
I won't be there, I'm not that strong
Holding these memories
I feel unfolding
This is the last time
Now I'm gone
Not close
It's time to move on
Just one last time and I'm gone
Done holding my breath
Keep praying it's over
Still I fear what's coming
I'll return to the scene of the crime
Seems much stronger than I
Still I know
I can remember
The day that you told me
I won't be there, I'm not that strong
Holding these memories
I feel unfolding
This is the last time
Now I'm gone
Now I can see the light of day from here
I guess you helped make me strong
And when I think of what you put me through
It's better that we moved on
And I'll close this chapter
Move on
Soon I'll be long gone
And I walk away
And I walk away from
From you
I can remember
The day that you told me
I won't be there, I'm not that strong
Holding these memories
I feel unfolding
This is the last time
Now I'm gone
Time to move on
Just one last time and I'm gone
Keep telling myself that it's fun to control
And that's a lie I did well know
I'll return to the scene of the crime
And I'll gather my pride
Still I know you'll be long gone
Nausea comes as the fear builds inside
Seems much stronger than I
Still I know you're gone
I can remember
The day that you told me
I won't be there, I'm not that strong
Holding these memories
I feel unfolding
This is the last time
Now I'm gone
Not close
It's time to move on
Just one last time and I'm gone
Done holding my breath
Keep praying it's over
Still I fear what's coming
I'll return to the scene of the crime
Seems much stronger than I
Still I know
I can remember
The day that you told me
I won't be there, I'm not that strong
Holding these memories
I feel unfolding
This is the last time
Now I'm gone
Now I can see the light of day from here
I guess you helped make me strong
And when I think of what you put me through
It's better that we moved on
And I'll close this chapter
Move on
Soon I'll be long gone
And I walk away
And I walk away from
From you
I can remember
The day that you told me
I won't be there, I'm not that strong
Holding these memories
I feel unfolding
This is the last time
Now I'm gone
Lyrics submitted by TheHammer417
The Last Time Lyrics as written by Robert Graves Jason Costa
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
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