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'll pack up all my things and walk away
I don't want to hear another word you have to say
I've been waiting for so long (so long)
I just found out there's something wrong (something is wrong)
And nothing will get better if I stay
There's no need to explain anymore
I tried my best to love you, now I'm walking out the door (out the door)
You used me, you deceived me
And you never seemed to need me
But I'll bet you won't forget me when I go (oh, no, no, no)
Seems I've been lost in a dream
Pretending that you care
And now I've opened up my eyes
And found it's all been just a great big fairytale
I've been lovin' you so long (I've loved so long)
I don't think I even know how to forget you
Yeah, the way that things have been
I think I'm better off alone
Than to be with you
(You don't love me, it's plain to see)
There's no need to explain anymore
I tried my best to love you, now I'm walking out the door (out the door)
Yeah, you used me, you deceived me
And you never seemed to need me
But I'll bet you won't forget me when I go (oh, no, no, no)
Seems like I've been lost in a dream
Yeah, pretending you were mine
Someday you'll open up your eyes
And realize a good man is hard to find
I don't want to hear another word you have to say
I've been waiting for so long (so long)
I just found out there's something wrong (something is wrong)
And nothing will get better if I stay
There's no need to explain anymore
I tried my best to love you, now I'm walking out the door (out the door)
You used me, you deceived me
And you never seemed to need me
But I'll bet you won't forget me when I go (oh, no, no, no)
Seems I've been lost in a dream
Pretending that you care
And now I've opened up my eyes
And found it's all been just a great big fairytale
I've been lovin' you so long (I've loved so long)
I don't think I even know how to forget you
Yeah, the way that things have been
I think I'm better off alone
Than to be with you
(You don't love me, it's plain to see)
There's no need to explain anymore
I tried my best to love you, now I'm walking out the door (out the door)
Yeah, you used me, you deceived me
And you never seemed to need me
But I'll bet you won't forget me when I go (oh, no, no, no)
Seems like I've been lost in a dream
Yeah, pretending you were mine
Someday you'll open up your eyes
And realize a good man is hard to find
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