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.
But then again...
I could never take my time for granted and waste it like you do
I think that's something that you always knew
And in the end I just want to know how you could do this to me
You owe me a reason for why you are so cold
you didn't have to walk away
It didn't have to end this way
'cause you had it all and you just gave it away
a vivid memory burned in my mind
I tried to put out the fire
You broke the bond and now our time has expired
And I was unaware you did not care
My trust is broken and beyond repair
you didn't have to walk away
But then again...
Our differences we could never mend
I'm losing you and refusing to hide my pain
I knew you were too good to be true
Do you feel the same as I do now, for you
I could never take my time for granted and waste it like you do
I think that's something that you always knew
And in the end I just want to know how you could do this to me
You owe me a reason for why you are so cold
you didn't have to walk away
It didn't have to end this way
'cause you had it all and you just gave it away
a vivid memory burned in my mind
I tried to put out the fire
You broke the bond and now our time has expired
And I was unaware you did not care
My trust is broken and beyond repair
you didn't have to walk away
But then again...
Our differences we could never mend
I'm losing you and refusing to hide my pain
I knew you were too good to be true
Do you feel the same as I do now, for you
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