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.
Its been years of drifting endlessly in dark; no light
Where is grace? Where is bond? This stone swan a poltergeist
(i've lost all touch, i've lost everyone)
(and I wonder if it is possible)
Pluck all feathers let skin become thinner
(I'm not sure who's given up on who)
(for my heart to be this hard?)
But bare body flaws the sense of worth and doubt soon lingers
(how am I still alive with my guts tied into knots?)
These arms are anchors the have no features
(how is it possible for this burn to be so hot?)
These ribs are bursting from a skinny worthless creature
(how is it possible for you voice to travel so far?)
It's been years of drifting endlessly in dark; no light
Hollow to be buoyant in this vast sea, thick entire
Wind to whip these crests to kiss our face
Currents to drive us tired
Fuck these wings they melted when we rose above the trees
Wax still clings to flesh; feathers coloring the breeze
This will be the last time I try
This will be the last time I fly
I'll trade these innards for a set of oars
Paddle hard; paddle towards; I still have life; I still want more
Let the waves sweep
Let the currents pull us in tow
Knots fray, black swallowed weight
Pull us in tow
Where is grace? Where is bond? This stone swan a poltergeist
(i've lost all touch, i've lost everyone)
(and I wonder if it is possible)
Pluck all feathers let skin become thinner
(I'm not sure who's given up on who)
(for my heart to be this hard?)
But bare body flaws the sense of worth and doubt soon lingers
(how am I still alive with my guts tied into knots?)
These arms are anchors the have no features
(how is it possible for this burn to be so hot?)
These ribs are bursting from a skinny worthless creature
(how is it possible for you voice to travel so far?)
It's been years of drifting endlessly in dark; no light
Hollow to be buoyant in this vast sea, thick entire
Wind to whip these crests to kiss our face
Currents to drive us tired
Fuck these wings they melted when we rose above the trees
Wax still clings to flesh; feathers coloring the breeze
This will be the last time I try
This will be the last time I fly
I'll trade these innards for a set of oars
Paddle hard; paddle towards; I still have life; I still want more
Let the waves sweep
Let the currents pull us in tow
Knots fray, black swallowed weight
Pull us in tow
Lyrics submitted by kake2k
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