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.
This time, I'm done with always screwing up
I'm sick of one direction down
I'm a broken picture frame
My whole world twisted inside out
Screaming voices like a hurricane
Telling me to wake up, get out of bed
Put your feet on the floor
There's fresh air out the door
And I've been acting so pathetic
Knocking around like a ball on a string
It's taking time for me to get it
I'm ready and willing to do anything to make it up to you
My arms are hurting so bad from being so empty
My heart weighs like a ton 'cause it feels so heavy
I'm standing here all alone, wishing that I could've known
You just can't walk away from the damage
Last time, I'm playing with a broken string
It don't matter no one's listening
'Cause losing you has made me see
I've gotta change, gotta blame it all on me
And I've been acting so pathetic
Knocking around like a ball on a string
It's taking time for me to get it
I'm ready and willing to do anything to make it up to you
My arms are hurting so bad from being so empty
My heart weighs like a ton 'cause it feels so heavy
I'm standing here all alone, wishing that I could've known
You just can't walk away from the damage
My eyes may as well be blind if I just can't see you
My hands may as well be tied 'cause I just can't touch you
Before the smoke can really clear away
From fires I started yesterday
I know I've gotta find a way
Somehow I've gotta find a way to wake up from the damage
My arms are hurting so bad from being so empty
My heart weighs like a ton 'cause it feels so heavy
I'm standing here all alone, wishing that I could've known
You just can't walk away from the damage
My eyes may as well be blind if I just can't see you
My hands may as well be tied 'cause I just can't touch you
I'm standing here all alone, wishing that I could've known
You just can't walk away from the damage
I'm standing here all alone, wishing that I could've known
You just can't walk away from the damage
I'm sick of one direction down
I'm a broken picture frame
My whole world twisted inside out
Screaming voices like a hurricane
Telling me to wake up, get out of bed
Put your feet on the floor
There's fresh air out the door
And I've been acting so pathetic
Knocking around like a ball on a string
It's taking time for me to get it
I'm ready and willing to do anything to make it up to you
My arms are hurting so bad from being so empty
My heart weighs like a ton 'cause it feels so heavy
I'm standing here all alone, wishing that I could've known
You just can't walk away from the damage
Last time, I'm playing with a broken string
It don't matter no one's listening
'Cause losing you has made me see
I've gotta change, gotta blame it all on me
And I've been acting so pathetic
Knocking around like a ball on a string
It's taking time for me to get it
I'm ready and willing to do anything to make it up to you
My arms are hurting so bad from being so empty
My heart weighs like a ton 'cause it feels so heavy
I'm standing here all alone, wishing that I could've known
You just can't walk away from the damage
My eyes may as well be blind if I just can't see you
My hands may as well be tied 'cause I just can't touch you
Before the smoke can really clear away
From fires I started yesterday
I know I've gotta find a way
Somehow I've gotta find a way to wake up from the damage
My arms are hurting so bad from being so empty
My heart weighs like a ton 'cause it feels so heavy
I'm standing here all alone, wishing that I could've known
You just can't walk away from the damage
My eyes may as well be blind if I just can't see you
My hands may as well be tied 'cause I just can't touch you
I'm standing here all alone, wishing that I could've known
You just can't walk away from the damage
I'm standing here all alone, wishing that I could've known
You just can't walk away from the damage
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From the Damage [Radio Edit] Lyrics as written by Ashley Parker Angel Ashley Angel
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