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.
Things aren't exactly what I thought they would be
I won't pretend, disappointment's never free
The sky's on fire, feels like the sky's on fire
I may be young but I'm feeling old
Like somebody borrowed years
And I found out they got sold
But I still love You, although my sky's on fire
To the author of life, be the author of my life
To the author, do You hear me sing? Hear me sing
Swallow my pride, let go inside
Show me Your ways
Refine me and I'll still love You
Although my sky's on fire
To the author of life, be the author of my life
To the author, do You hear me sing?
To the author, do You hear me
I see You've been hanging in there
Looking back, I've been running everywhere
I've done it my way for far too long
Like I promised You years before
I say, "All I have is Yours, all I have isYours"
And to the author of life, be the author of my life
To the author, do You hear me sing?
And to the author of life, be the author of my life
To the author, do You hear me sing? Hear me sing
Swallow my pride, let go inside
Show me Your ways, refine me
Swallow my pride, let go inside
Show me Your ways, refine me
Swallow my pride, let go inside
Show me Your ways, refine me
I won't pretend, disappointment's never free
The sky's on fire, feels like the sky's on fire
I may be young but I'm feeling old
Like somebody borrowed years
And I found out they got sold
But I still love You, although my sky's on fire
To the author of life, be the author of my life
To the author, do You hear me sing? Hear me sing
Swallow my pride, let go inside
Show me Your ways
Refine me and I'll still love You
Although my sky's on fire
To the author of life, be the author of my life
To the author, do You hear me sing?
To the author, do You hear me
I see You've been hanging in there
Looking back, I've been running everywhere
I've done it my way for far too long
Like I promised You years before
I say, "All I have is Yours, all I have isYours"
And to the author of life, be the author of my life
To the author, do You hear me sing?
And to the author of life, be the author of my life
To the author, do You hear me sing? Hear me sing
Swallow my pride, let go inside
Show me Your ways, refine me
Swallow my pride, let go inside
Show me Your ways, refine me
Swallow my pride, let go inside
Show me Your ways, refine me
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