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.
It was Sunday afternoon, I was sunk in my recliner
Football game was on Tampa Bay and Carolina
I wasn't payin' much attention
The volume down, not watchin' it at all
This house was like an ice box, had all the curtains drawn
I had it more like a hotel room and less like a home
It's been so quiet around here lately
I wasn't thinkin' anyone would call
Let alone you
All the way from Dallas
Out of the blue
Sayin' that you missed us
And time and distance made you see
You were lost without me
How did you know
I'd finally hit the bottom
An all time low
Was suddenly forgotten
The sound of your voice on the line
Made fate turn circles on a dime
Just when I thought I'd never find somebody new
Let alone you
Now here I am at the baggage claim
A nervous wreck waitin' on your plane
Wringin' my hands, checkin' my watch
I never dreamed forty-eight hours ago
I'd be standin' here waitin' on
Anyone, no not anyone
Let alone you
All the way from Dallas
Out of the blue
Sayin' that you missed us
And time and distance made you see
You were lost without me
How did you know
I'd finally hit the bottom
An all time low
Was suddenly forgotten
The sound of your voice on the line
Made fate turn circles on a dime
Just when I thought I'd never find somebody new
Let alone you
Let alone you
Football game was on Tampa Bay and Carolina
I wasn't payin' much attention
The volume down, not watchin' it at all
This house was like an ice box, had all the curtains drawn
I had it more like a hotel room and less like a home
It's been so quiet around here lately
I wasn't thinkin' anyone would call
Let alone you
All the way from Dallas
Out of the blue
Sayin' that you missed us
And time and distance made you see
You were lost without me
How did you know
I'd finally hit the bottom
An all time low
Was suddenly forgotten
The sound of your voice on the line
Made fate turn circles on a dime
Just when I thought I'd never find somebody new
Let alone you
Now here I am at the baggage claim
A nervous wreck waitin' on your plane
Wringin' my hands, checkin' my watch
I never dreamed forty-eight hours ago
I'd be standin' here waitin' on
Anyone, no not anyone
Let alone you
All the way from Dallas
Out of the blue
Sayin' that you missed us
And time and distance made you see
You were lost without me
How did you know
I'd finally hit the bottom
An all time low
Was suddenly forgotten
The sound of your voice on the line
Made fate turn circles on a dime
Just when I thought I'd never find somebody new
Let alone you
Let alone you
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Let Alone You Lyrics as written by Carson Chamberlain Gary Harrison
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
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