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 need to pray for redemption
to stop my sorrow and pain
I need to pray for redemption
the tears wash away my shame
hit rock bottom failed in defeat
hit rock bottom failed in defeat
hit rock bottom failed in defeat
hit rock bottom failed in defeat
hit rock bottom failed in defeat
hit rock bottom failed in defeat
hit rock bottom failed in defeat
hit rock bottom failed in defeat
my guest for a higher elevation is a nuisance
in a world of confusion and stress
compiled wit' my daily sinin'
is a burdon on my chest
release me, from the evil that lurks inside me
all I ask is that you to guide me
down the road of a righteous path
maybe then I can surpass
my oppressors, aggressors
placed obstacles before me I couldn't master
backstabbors, played me for a fool
friends I thought I knew, who were untrue
misguided me, lied to me, blinded me
to the point I couldn't see the forrest for the trees
hit rock bottom failed in defeat
Chorus:
I need to pray for redemption
and start all over again
I need to pray for redemption
the tears wash away my shame
I need to pray for redemption
to stop my sorrow and pain
I need to pray for redemption
the tears wash away my shame
hit rock bottom failed in defeat (8x)
faith, one should never give up
hold your head up high you must live up
to expectations large or small
individuality's the key to conquer all
mischief, followed me like a shadow
lost battles, left me shallow
still I kept pressin' on
bullets that grazed me made me strong
I knew if I believed in me
I would achieve great things and be redeemed
dreams deferred, end in dark alleys
pessimists, tend to dilly dally
perceive if you will a thought
can a leader be great who has no heart
never ending opportunity awaits
keep the faith
Chorus
to stop my sorrow and pain
I need to pray for redemption
the tears wash away my shame
hit rock bottom failed in defeat
hit rock bottom failed in defeat
hit rock bottom failed in defeat
hit rock bottom failed in defeat
hit rock bottom failed in defeat
hit rock bottom failed in defeat
hit rock bottom failed in defeat
hit rock bottom failed in defeat
my guest for a higher elevation is a nuisance
in a world of confusion and stress
compiled wit' my daily sinin'
is a burdon on my chest
release me, from the evil that lurks inside me
all I ask is that you to guide me
down the road of a righteous path
maybe then I can surpass
my oppressors, aggressors
placed obstacles before me I couldn't master
backstabbors, played me for a fool
friends I thought I knew, who were untrue
misguided me, lied to me, blinded me
to the point I couldn't see the forrest for the trees
hit rock bottom failed in defeat
Chorus:
I need to pray for redemption
and start all over again
I need to pray for redemption
the tears wash away my shame
I need to pray for redemption
to stop my sorrow and pain
I need to pray for redemption
the tears wash away my shame
hit rock bottom failed in defeat (8x)
faith, one should never give up
hold your head up high you must live up
to expectations large or small
individuality's the key to conquer all
mischief, followed me like a shadow
lost battles, left me shallow
still I kept pressin' on
bullets that grazed me made me strong
I knew if I believed in me
I would achieve great things and be redeemed
dreams deferred, end in dark alleys
pessimists, tend to dilly dally
perceive if you will a thought
can a leader be great who has no heart
never ending opportunity awaits
keep the faith
Chorus
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Rendez-Vous Lyrics as written by Arno Kammermeier Walter Merziger
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Melodie Der Welt GmbH, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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