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.
Just stop you know you cant deny
Just stop you know there's no reply
I've had it all don't say that
Just stop and tell me its good bye
Don't you understand
What I'm saying
We never gave ourselves the chance
You know I've got to get away
Run, leave you behind
The world goes slowly
So sad to leave this time
The ring you were holding
Has hit the floor
And I cant live in this house with you no more
This time I know you'll hesitate
Deep down you hope its not too late
You said it all except good bye
I think its time that you should try
Don't you understand
What I'm saying
We never gave ourselves the chance
You know I've got to get away
Run, leave you behind
The world goes slowly
So sad to leave this time
The ring you were holding
Has hit the floor
And I cant live in this house with you no more
Because I know
I still loved you
And I cant stay another day
Get away
You know I've got to get away
Get away
You know I've got to get away
You know I've got to get away
Run, leave you behind
The world goes slowly
So sad to leave this time
The ring you were holding
Has hit the floor
And I cant live in this house with you no more
Just stop you know there's no reply
I've had it all don't say that
Just stop and tell me its good bye
Don't you understand
What I'm saying
We never gave ourselves the chance
You know I've got to get away
Run, leave you behind
The world goes slowly
So sad to leave this time
The ring you were holding
Has hit the floor
And I cant live in this house with you no more
This time I know you'll hesitate
Deep down you hope its not too late
You said it all except good bye
I think its time that you should try
Don't you understand
What I'm saying
We never gave ourselves the chance
You know I've got to get away
Run, leave you behind
The world goes slowly
So sad to leave this time
The ring you were holding
Has hit the floor
And I cant live in this house with you no more
Because I know
I still loved you
And I cant stay another day
Get away
You know I've got to get away
Get away
You know I've got to get away
You know I've got to get away
Run, leave you behind
The world goes slowly
So sad to leave this time
The ring you were holding
Has hit the floor
And I cant live in this house with you no more
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Getaway Lyrics as written by John Mcelhone Robert Hodgens
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