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.
But yesterday we were... I don’t understand?
We started out, it was perfect, nothing but fun. And my heart was convinced to say that you’re the one. And I thought it would last the rest of our lives. Boy was I in for a big surprise.
With no doubt looking round, thinking that I’m so cool. Same place, same time every day of my life. Could we meet after school? Finally I didn’t make her cry, she wouldn’t be with another guy.
Nothing can cure my headache cause I’m experiencing what they call heartbreak. It’s going to hurt worse as long as I stay here. I know but man just let me lay here.
Cause this is something that I can’t shake. I must be experiencing what they call heartbreak. They say it’s only just as worse as you make it. I know but man just let me lay here.
Now I’m all tore up, taken back when I was at your door. The first time when you said, "forever I’ll be yours." Started walking, your hand in my hand, feelings got stronger. We made a promise.
And whenever I leave it feels like you’re still with me but it all came crashing down. Sitting in my room, I gotta get out of here. What am I to do when I look up and you’re not there.
Nothing can cure my headache cause I’m experiencing what they call heartbreak. It’s going to hurt worse as long as I stay here. I know but man just let me lay here.
Cause this is something that I can’t shake. I must be experiencing what they call heartbreak. They say it’s only just as worse as you make it. I know but man just let me lay here.
Say I’m too young for love. I got so much life to live ahead. But if only this hump I could get over. I know I have to deal with the pain.
Nothing can cure my headache cause I’m experiencing what they call heartbreak. It’s going to hurt worse as long as I stay here. I know but man just let me lay here.
Cause this is something that I can’t shake. I must be experiencing what they call heartbreak. They say it’s only just as worse as you make it. I know but man just let me lay here.
We started out, it was perfect, nothing but fun. And my heart was convinced to say that you’re the one. And I thought it would last the rest of our lives. Boy was I in for a big surprise.
With no doubt looking round, thinking that I’m so cool. Same place, same time every day of my life. Could we meet after school? Finally I didn’t make her cry, she wouldn’t be with another guy.
Nothing can cure my headache cause I’m experiencing what they call heartbreak. It’s going to hurt worse as long as I stay here. I know but man just let me lay here.
Cause this is something that I can’t shake. I must be experiencing what they call heartbreak. They say it’s only just as worse as you make it. I know but man just let me lay here.
Now I’m all tore up, taken back when I was at your door. The first time when you said, "forever I’ll be yours." Started walking, your hand in my hand, feelings got stronger. We made a promise.
And whenever I leave it feels like you’re still with me but it all came crashing down. Sitting in my room, I gotta get out of here. What am I to do when I look up and you’re not there.
Nothing can cure my headache cause I’m experiencing what they call heartbreak. It’s going to hurt worse as long as I stay here. I know but man just let me lay here.
Cause this is something that I can’t shake. I must be experiencing what they call heartbreak. They say it’s only just as worse as you make it. I know but man just let me lay here.
Say I’m too young for love. I got so much life to live ahead. But if only this hump I could get over. I know I have to deal with the pain.
Nothing can cure my headache cause I’m experiencing what they call heartbreak. It’s going to hurt worse as long as I stay here. I know but man just let me lay here.
Cause this is something that I can’t shake. I must be experiencing what they call heartbreak. They say it’s only just as worse as you make it. I know but man just let me lay here.
Lyrics submitted by CaitlinCan
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