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 guess I'm not too good at keeping love alive for long
I think I've found the answers but the answer's always wrong
My first love was my true love and it should have been my last
The only time I'm happy when I'm dreaming in the past
Next time you fall in love
It better be with me
The way it used to be
Back then was when
We touched the starlight
Sometimes you turn away from what your heart tells you is right
And so you settle for whatever gets you through the night
The flame you thought was dead may suddenly begin to burn
And broken hearts can be repaired, that's something that you learn
Next time you fall in love
It better be with me
The way it used to be
Back then was when
We touched the starlight
I've re-lived every moment that i ever shared with you
What fools we were to end a dream that looked like coming true
Next time you fall in love
It better be with me
The way it used to be
Back then was when
We touched the starlight
Next time you fall in love
It better be with me
The way it used to be
Back then was when
We touched the starlight
I guess I'm not too good at keeping love alive for long
I think I've found the answers but the answer's always wrong
My first love was my true love and it should have been my last
The only time I'm happy when I'm dreaming in the past
Next time you fall in love
It better be with me
The way it used to be
Back then was when
We touched the starlight
Next time you fall in love
It better be with me
The way it used to be
Back then was when
We touched the starlight
I think I've found the answers but the answer's always wrong
My first love was my true love and it should have been my last
The only time I'm happy when I'm dreaming in the past
Next time you fall in love
It better be with me
The way it used to be
Back then was when
We touched the starlight
Sometimes you turn away from what your heart tells you is right
And so you settle for whatever gets you through the night
The flame you thought was dead may suddenly begin to burn
And broken hearts can be repaired, that's something that you learn
Next time you fall in love
It better be with me
The way it used to be
Back then was when
We touched the starlight
I've re-lived every moment that i ever shared with you
What fools we were to end a dream that looked like coming true
Next time you fall in love
It better be with me
The way it used to be
Back then was when
We touched the starlight
Next time you fall in love
It better be with me
The way it used to be
Back then was when
We touched the starlight
I guess I'm not too good at keeping love alive for long
I think I've found the answers but the answer's always wrong
My first love was my true love and it should have been my last
The only time I'm happy when I'm dreaming in the past
Next time you fall in love
It better be with me
The way it used to be
Back then was when
We touched the starlight
Next time you fall in love
It better be with me
The way it used to be
Back then was when
We touched the starlight
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