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.
I can understand you when you dont say any words
For all intents and pourposes, Its the ocean that I heard.
This feeling in my stomach, I dont think will ever leave,
And when my phone lights up at night, I find it hard to breath.
I wanna know what it is thats there, thats you're afraid to see,
The reason you cant close your eyes, and wish your fear away.
I feel you in the morning, from the moment I'm awake.
Falling deep in to a puzzle, I just cannot seem to break.
And only the wind can blow the covers from the thimbles in the sky.
That shine on every corner of the sky
I have to find a way to make you see
The total surrender
The love thats inside of me
Babe, I'm trying to convince you,
I hold my heart and miss you
Every single day
And noone can reach me quite like you do
I peel myself apart, so I face the day
Why dont you believe me when I say my words to you?
I'll keep on singing songs, untill the message can break through.
And if some day you'll hold me, with the fullness of your love,
My love will touch the sky, thats what I'll be above.
And only the wind can blow the covers from the thimbles in the sky.
That shine on every corner of the sky
I have to find a way to make you see
The total surrender
The love thats inside of me
Babe, I'm trying to convince you,
I hold my heart and miss you
Every single day
And noone can reach me quite like you do
I peel myself apart, so I face the day
Come what may...
Woooh oh oh oh
Come what may
Wooooh
My world begins to crumble,
every second I'm not with you,
All I do is think about you...
Well babe, I'm trying to convince you,
I hold my heart and miss you
Every single day
And noone can reach me quite like you do
I peel myself apart, so I face the day
Babe, I'm trying to convince you,
I hold my heart and miss you
Every single day
And noone can reach me quite like you do
I peel myself apart, so I face the day
Come what may...
Come what may...
Come what may...
Come what may.
For all intents and pourposes, Its the ocean that I heard.
This feeling in my stomach, I dont think will ever leave,
And when my phone lights up at night, I find it hard to breath.
I wanna know what it is thats there, thats you're afraid to see,
The reason you cant close your eyes, and wish your fear away.
I feel you in the morning, from the moment I'm awake.
Falling deep in to a puzzle, I just cannot seem to break.
And only the wind can blow the covers from the thimbles in the sky.
That shine on every corner of the sky
I have to find a way to make you see
The total surrender
The love thats inside of me
Babe, I'm trying to convince you,
I hold my heart and miss you
Every single day
And noone can reach me quite like you do
I peel myself apart, so I face the day
Why dont you believe me when I say my words to you?
I'll keep on singing songs, untill the message can break through.
And if some day you'll hold me, with the fullness of your love,
My love will touch the sky, thats what I'll be above.
And only the wind can blow the covers from the thimbles in the sky.
That shine on every corner of the sky
I have to find a way to make you see
The total surrender
The love thats inside of me
Babe, I'm trying to convince you,
I hold my heart and miss you
Every single day
And noone can reach me quite like you do
I peel myself apart, so I face the day
Come what may...
Woooh oh oh oh
Come what may
Wooooh
My world begins to crumble,
every second I'm not with you,
All I do is think about you...
Well babe, I'm trying to convince you,
I hold my heart and miss you
Every single day
And noone can reach me quite like you do
I peel myself apart, so I face the day
Babe, I'm trying to convince you,
I hold my heart and miss you
Every single day
And noone can reach me quite like you do
I peel myself apart, so I face the day
Come what may...
Come what may...
Come what may...
Come what may.
Lyrics submitted by Drauka
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