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 have a destiny, I have a vision dear
It's as translucent and rain and glass are clear
I am a problem girl, I have a habit old
If I got silver I'd pine for shiny gold
And you're no better, wishing on all stars for things
You know you shouldn't have at all
I have a complaint now, I have to change somehow
We need a turn around because I believe that
[Chorus]
If you and I had flowers at our feet
We'd just think they will fade some day
And I know of me and you looked at skies of blue
We'd say the rain won't stay away
Tell me why it's so hard to see the silver lining
Of the clouds that tumble by
Tell me why it's so hard for us to see the bright
Side of the hidden moon hidden silent moon
I have a secret blue heard a rumor true
I have a wish and it has got to do with you
I see a picture drawn, it's lines are free and strong
I've been living on the darker side of dawn
And you the sweet one, truing sour as the sun sets
In you some so dark and shy
I have a solid trust I have a hope for us
We're both smiling as the factory's churning
[Chorus]
I want to drink champagne and dance in a
Fountain splashing us with rain
I want to fall back into grass that's cool and long
While trees above us sway we both deserve a lazy day
(Champagne giggles, kisses and riddles
Kid and play then float ways,
Splashing raindrops 'til the pain stops)
So hard the stars have a secret plan for me and you,
So hard the day is done the moon is new.
It's as translucent and rain and glass are clear
I am a problem girl, I have a habit old
If I got silver I'd pine for shiny gold
And you're no better, wishing on all stars for things
You know you shouldn't have at all
I have a complaint now, I have to change somehow
We need a turn around because I believe that
[Chorus]
If you and I had flowers at our feet
We'd just think they will fade some day
And I know of me and you looked at skies of blue
We'd say the rain won't stay away
Tell me why it's so hard to see the silver lining
Of the clouds that tumble by
Tell me why it's so hard for us to see the bright
Side of the hidden moon hidden silent moon
I have a secret blue heard a rumor true
I have a wish and it has got to do with you
I see a picture drawn, it's lines are free and strong
I've been living on the darker side of dawn
And you the sweet one, truing sour as the sun sets
In you some so dark and shy
I have a solid trust I have a hope for us
We're both smiling as the factory's churning
[Chorus]
I want to drink champagne and dance in a
Fountain splashing us with rain
I want to fall back into grass that's cool and long
While trees above us sway we both deserve a lazy day
(Champagne giggles, kisses and riddles
Kid and play then float ways,
Splashing raindrops 'til the pain stops)
So hard the stars have a secret plan for me and you,
So hard the day is done the moon is new.
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So Hard Lyrics as written by Tracey Bryn Belland Melissa Brooke Belland
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