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.
Too much of life has fallen through my hands
I pray the lord I get another chance
To face the raging storm and test ist hands
Face to the wind
Too many hours making future plans
Afraid to gaze upon the dealer's hand
But you know he's due to call so make your stand
Face to the wind Face to the wind
Like a boat upon the river swept drifting out to sea
I cast my fate to the wind
And the storm hangs like a dagger to cut me in the heart
But still I stand
Face to the wind Face to the wind
Face to the wind Face to the wind
There's a guiding light, a lantern burning bright
To light my way
And a demon daring me to look him in the eye
Straight in the eye
Straight in the eye
Like a boat upon the river swept drifting out to sea
I cast my fate to the wind
And the storm hangs like a dagger to cut me in the heart
But still I stand
Face to the wind Face to the wind Face to the wind
I pray the lord I get another chance
To face the raging storm and test ist hands
Face to the wind
Too many hours making future plans
Afraid to gaze upon the dealer's hand
But you know he's due to call so make your stand
Face to the wind Face to the wind
Like a boat upon the river swept drifting out to sea
I cast my fate to the wind
And the storm hangs like a dagger to cut me in the heart
But still I stand
Face to the wind Face to the wind
Face to the wind Face to the wind
There's a guiding light, a lantern burning bright
To light my way
And a demon daring me to look him in the eye
Straight in the eye
Straight in the eye
Like a boat upon the river swept drifting out to sea
I cast my fate to the wind
And the storm hangs like a dagger to cut me in the heart
But still I stand
Face to the wind Face to the wind Face to the wind
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