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.
And though I never learned to play I won't forget
The secrets of the game are all but dead
The coin turns to reveal both its heads
There's still a deal
I won't forget
Now, I don't even want to build on the layers
There's no need to complicate a simple phrase
Hey there, baby, we'll be fine
I'll always want your peace of mind
I'll always look forward to better days ahead
Oh, hey there baby, we'll be fine
I'll always want your peace of mind
I'll always look forward to better days ahead
The secrets of the game are all but dead
The coin turns to reveal both its heads
There's still a deal
I won't forget
Now, I don't even want to build on the layers
There's no need to complicate a simple phrase
Hey there, baby, we'll be fine
I'll always want your peace of mind
I'll always look forward to better days ahead
Oh, hey there baby, we'll be fine
I'll always want your peace of mind
I'll always look forward to better days ahead
Lyrics submitted by armouredcrow
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i think this song is about someone who was loved but it took a while for their true ways to show. The coin turns to reveal both its heads
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The person is positive about what is ahead of them... the person if probably blinded by love?