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've been torn between
Of what you want and what I need
Though I think it's the same thing
And if you look in my eyes
There's a burning fire inside
And I know you feel it too
But there's a road I'm on
I've been waiting for so long
But I'll be like the morning dew, back to you
When I reach my destiny
I can guarantee
Though the roads may all be new
One thing that is true
They'll be leading me back to you
So if I take my time
And if I spread my wings to fly
Oh, the wind will carry me through
Back to you
When I reach my destiny
I can guarantee
Though the roads may all be new
One thing that is true
They'll be leading me back to you
Don't worry about them distance
That's keeping us apart
The candle keeps on burning
Trust me with your heart
And when I reach my destiny
You know I can guarantee
Though the roads may all be new
One thing that is true
They'll be leading me back to you
Well, back to you, oh
All those years, back to you
All those years, back to you
All those years
Of what you want and what I need
Though I think it's the same thing
And if you look in my eyes
There's a burning fire inside
And I know you feel it too
But there's a road I'm on
I've been waiting for so long
But I'll be like the morning dew, back to you
When I reach my destiny
I can guarantee
Though the roads may all be new
One thing that is true
They'll be leading me back to you
So if I take my time
And if I spread my wings to fly
Oh, the wind will carry me through
Back to you
When I reach my destiny
I can guarantee
Though the roads may all be new
One thing that is true
They'll be leading me back to you
Don't worry about them distance
That's keeping us apart
The candle keeps on burning
Trust me with your heart
And when I reach my destiny
You know I can guarantee
Though the roads may all be new
One thing that is true
They'll be leading me back to you
Well, back to you, oh
All those years, back to you
All those years, back to you
All those years
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Back to You Lyrics as written by Mary Ann Kennedy Anita Cochran
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