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.
Spoken:
You know, girl
You're so busy reaching for a dream
That doesn't even exist
You can't even see someone
Who's standing right here
Who loves you so much
And i've tried
Oh i've tried
But i want you to still know this
That all you got to do is reach out for me
And i'll be there
Anytime you want me
All through the night
Lay your head on my shoulder
You can make love to my mind
And you feel the magic
Don't be afraid
Quit searchin'
Anticipatin'
Stop reachin'
For that distant star
I been waiting
Girl don't pass the moment
The light's right before your very eyes
All through the night
Lay your head on my shoulder
You can make love to my mind
And if you feel the magic
Don't be afraid
Quit dreamin'
You're so mistaken
A perfect stranger
Will never call
Stop wishin'
If you want let good be
Me waiting at your door
All through the night
Lay your head on my shoulder
You can make love to my mind
And if you feel the magic
Don't be afraid
All through the night
Lay your head on my shoulder
You can make love to my mind
And if you feel the magic
Don't be afraid
Stop searchin' girl
Stop searchin'
Stop searchin', yeah
Stop searchin', oh yeah
Why don't you stop it
Quit searchin', anticipatin'
Stop reachin'
For that distant star
I've been waitin'
Girl don't pass the moment
The lights right before your very eyes
All through the night
Lay your head on my shoulder
You can make love to my mind
And if you feel the magic
Don't be afraid
All through the night
Lay your head on my shoulder
You can make love to my mind
And if you feel the magic
Don't be afraid
Stop searchin'
Stop searchin'
Stop searchin'
Stop searchin'
Stop searchin'
Cause i'm right here
You know, girl
You're so busy reaching for a dream
That doesn't even exist
You can't even see someone
Who's standing right here
Who loves you so much
And i've tried
Oh i've tried
But i want you to still know this
That all you got to do is reach out for me
And i'll be there
Anytime you want me
All through the night
Lay your head on my shoulder
You can make love to my mind
And you feel the magic
Don't be afraid
Quit searchin'
Anticipatin'
Stop reachin'
For that distant star
I been waiting
Girl don't pass the moment
The light's right before your very eyes
All through the night
Lay your head on my shoulder
You can make love to my mind
And if you feel the magic
Don't be afraid
Quit dreamin'
You're so mistaken
A perfect stranger
Will never call
Stop wishin'
If you want let good be
Me waiting at your door
All through the night
Lay your head on my shoulder
You can make love to my mind
And if you feel the magic
Don't be afraid
All through the night
Lay your head on my shoulder
You can make love to my mind
And if you feel the magic
Don't be afraid
Stop searchin' girl
Stop searchin'
Stop searchin', yeah
Stop searchin', oh yeah
Why don't you stop it
Quit searchin', anticipatin'
Stop reachin'
For that distant star
I've been waitin'
Girl don't pass the moment
The lights right before your very eyes
All through the night
Lay your head on my shoulder
You can make love to my mind
And if you feel the magic
Don't be afraid
All through the night
Lay your head on my shoulder
You can make love to my mind
And if you feel the magic
Don't be afraid
Stop searchin'
Stop searchin'
Stop searchin'
Stop searchin'
Stop searchin'
Cause i'm right here
Lyrics submitted by Panama904
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