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.
Feel the sadness burning in my heart
You left to early, father love
So many things I should have said
But in your mind you knew it well
Holding on to what I gotta love
But things still seems so dark and cold
The fire burning down my happiness
But I will rise
So proud and strong you truly was
I took it with me as a tool
A gift from father to his only son
Watching over me with eagle eyes
You gave me freedom to a life
Where dreams are born and truly become real
See me falling, yeah, down and lonely
Are the angels on their way? I'm in the dirt
Hear me screaming, see me bleeding
'Cause the days no more the same without you
Promise my son you always will
Cherish what you love believing in
Never lose your values, stand up for the day
Oh, dear father, I thank you for the years
I'm writing this song on your desk
Together we can make it through the day
See me falling, yeah, down and lonely
Are the angels on their way? I'm in the dirt
Hear me screaming, see me bleeding
'Cause the days no more the same without you
See me falling, yeah, down and lonely
Are the angels on their way? I'm in the dirt
Hear me screaming, see me bleeding
'Cause the days no more the same without you
See me falling, yeah, down and lonely
Are the angels on their way? I'm in the dirt
Hear me screaming, see me bleeding
'Cause the days no more the same without you
You left to early, father love
So many things I should have said
But in your mind you knew it well
Holding on to what I gotta love
But things still seems so dark and cold
The fire burning down my happiness
But I will rise
So proud and strong you truly was
I took it with me as a tool
A gift from father to his only son
Watching over me with eagle eyes
You gave me freedom to a life
Where dreams are born and truly become real
See me falling, yeah, down and lonely
Are the angels on their way? I'm in the dirt
Hear me screaming, see me bleeding
'Cause the days no more the same without you
Promise my son you always will
Cherish what you love believing in
Never lose your values, stand up for the day
Oh, dear father, I thank you for the years
I'm writing this song on your desk
Together we can make it through the day
See me falling, yeah, down and lonely
Are the angels on their way? I'm in the dirt
Hear me screaming, see me bleeding
'Cause the days no more the same without you
See me falling, yeah, down and lonely
Are the angels on their way? I'm in the dirt
Hear me screaming, see me bleeding
'Cause the days no more the same without you
See me falling, yeah, down and lonely
Are the angels on their way? I'm in the dirt
Hear me screaming, see me bleeding
'Cause the days no more the same without you
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