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.
In view of the fact that there's a rumour going round
I feel that I'd better state my case
The problem is the misunderstandings that surround
Our latest excursions into space
Why, you may ask, do I still try
And penetrate beyond the endless sky
Up high
Let me look into your eyes Josie
Count the stars along the Milky Way
I won't leave you, not tonight Josie
If you'll try to love me, try to love me
Show me you do
The way that I love you
In spite of the difficulties met with at the start
The probe will be carried out as planned
The problem is now the big question of the human heart
And what kind of stress it can withstand
Where, you may ask, will all this end?
Well I can't say I really comprehend.
Let me look into your eyes Josie
Count the stars along the Milky Way
I won't leave you, not tonight Josie
If you'll try to love me, try to love me
Show me you do
The way that I love you
When I look into your eyes Josie
The world of man is very far away
Stay with me and let me hear you say
That you'll try to love me, try to love me
Show me you do
The way that I love you
I feel that I'd better state my case
The problem is the misunderstandings that surround
Our latest excursions into space
Why, you may ask, do I still try
And penetrate beyond the endless sky
Up high
Let me look into your eyes Josie
Count the stars along the Milky Way
I won't leave you, not tonight Josie
If you'll try to love me, try to love me
Show me you do
The way that I love you
In spite of the difficulties met with at the start
The probe will be carried out as planned
The problem is now the big question of the human heart
And what kind of stress it can withstand
Where, you may ask, will all this end?
Well I can't say I really comprehend.
Let me look into your eyes Josie
Count the stars along the Milky Way
I won't leave you, not tonight Josie
If you'll try to love me, try to love me
Show me you do
The way that I love you
When I look into your eyes Josie
The world of man is very far away
Stay with me and let me hear you say
That you'll try to love me, try to love me
Show me you do
The way that I love you
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Josie Lyrics as written by Tony Fasce Dion Di Mucci
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc., SKINNY ZACH MUSIC INC
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