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'm walking fast through the traffic lights
Busy streets and busy lives
And all we know
Is touch and go
We are alone with our changing minds
We fall in love 'til it hurts or bleeds
Or fades in time
And I never
(Never)
Saw you coming
And I'll never
(Never)
Be the same
You come around and the armor falls
Pierce the room like a cannon ball
Now all we know
Is don't let go
We are alone, just you and me
Up in your room and our slates are clean
Just twin fire signs
Four blue eyes
So you were never a saint
And I loved in shades of wrong
We learn to live with the pain
Mosaic broken hearts
But this love is great and wild
And I never (oh-oh, oh-oh, ouh-ooh)
(Never)
Saw you coming (oh-oh, oh-oh, ouh-ooh)
(Oh-oh, oh-oh, ouh-ooh)
(Oh-oh, oh-oh, ouh-ooh)
And I'll never (oh-oh, oh-oh, ouh-ooh)
(Never)
Be the same
This is a state of grace
This is the worth while fight
Love is a ruthless game
Unless you play it good and right
These are the hands of fate
You're my Achilles heel
This is the golden age of something good
And right and real
And I never
(Never)
Saw you coming
And I'll never
Be the same
Yeah, oh-oh
And I never (oh-oh, oh-oh, ouh-ooh)
(Never)
Saw you coming (oh-oh, oh-oh, ouh-ooh)
(Oh-oh, oh-oh, ouh-ooh)
(Oh-oh, oh-oh, ouh-ooh)
And I'll never (oh-oh, oh-oh, ouh-ooh)
(So you were never a saint)
(And I loved in shades of wrong)
Be the same (we learn to live with the pain)
(Mosaic broken hearts)
(But this love is great and wild)
This is a state of grace
This is the worth while fight
Love is a ruthless game
Unless you play it good and right
Busy streets and busy lives
And all we know
Is touch and go
We are alone with our changing minds
We fall in love 'til it hurts or bleeds
Or fades in time
And I never
(Never)
Saw you coming
And I'll never
(Never)
Be the same
You come around and the armor falls
Pierce the room like a cannon ball
Now all we know
Is don't let go
We are alone, just you and me
Up in your room and our slates are clean
Just twin fire signs
Four blue eyes
So you were never a saint
And I loved in shades of wrong
We learn to live with the pain
Mosaic broken hearts
But this love is great and wild
And I never (oh-oh, oh-oh, ouh-ooh)
(Never)
Saw you coming (oh-oh, oh-oh, ouh-ooh)
(Oh-oh, oh-oh, ouh-ooh)
(Oh-oh, oh-oh, ouh-ooh)
And I'll never (oh-oh, oh-oh, ouh-ooh)
(Never)
Be the same
This is a state of grace
This is the worth while fight
Love is a ruthless game
Unless you play it good and right
These are the hands of fate
You're my Achilles heel
This is the golden age of something good
And right and real
And I never
(Never)
Saw you coming
And I'll never
Be the same
Yeah, oh-oh
And I never (oh-oh, oh-oh, ouh-ooh)
(Never)
Saw you coming (oh-oh, oh-oh, ouh-ooh)
(Oh-oh, oh-oh, ouh-ooh)
(Oh-oh, oh-oh, ouh-ooh)
And I'll never (oh-oh, oh-oh, ouh-ooh)
(So you were never a saint)
(And I loved in shades of wrong)
Be the same (we learn to live with the pain)
(Mosaic broken hearts)
(But this love is great and wild)
This is a state of grace
This is the worth while fight
Love is a ruthless game
Unless you play it good and right
Lyrics submitted by Taymay, edited by jojoinpink54, evyeniarocks, Arionna Green
State of Grace Lyrics as written by Taylor Alison Swift
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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To me, personally, this song speaks so much more than simply falling in love.
For the past 6 years, I've been best friends with a guy, and it has never been more than that -- believe me when I say this too. Ever since we were 14, he has always just been my go-to friend; I could go to him for advice on boys, family, other friends, etc (and vice versa). However, just in the past year, we have began cuddling, being more affectionate, etc., but still never crossing the line of our friendship. This never really stood out to me as a big deal, because I guess I just felt so comfortable with him that, at the time, I didn't even notice. He was never someone I had ever considered dating, because we were such great friends. Now, we are both in college (he's in NYC -- 400+ miles away from me), and we have still managed to be each other's support system. The only thing is, after coming back from a recent visit to see him, I realized I've fallen in love with this kid...
So, let's get to this interpretation:
"I'm walking fast through the traffic lights Busy streets and busy lives And all we know is touch and go We are alone with our changing minds We fall in love till it hurts or bleeds, or fades in time" --We are both so caught up in our busy college lives, that it never occurred to me how much I actually care for him until I had to leave my weekend with him. Now, I'm sitting here (by myself) realizing how much my mind and feelings have changed for him.
"And I never saw you coming And I’ll never be the same" --Speaks to me the most, because I really truly didn't see this coming. For the past 6 years, he was always someone who was one of the greatest friends I've ever had, and now out of nowhere, my love for him has fallen into something deeper.
"So you were never a saint, And I’ve loved in shades of wrong. We learn to live with the pain, Mosaic broken hearts, But this love is brave and wild." --To me, I know just about everything when it comes to his previous love life; how he's treated other girls, done stupid guy things, etc. And for me, I have 'loved in shades of wrong,' I have been cheated on, overlooked, and messed with by other guys. At the end of the day, we both know these things about each other, and we still support and give each other the utmost respect. So our "love" has been the realest thing thus far.
"This is a state of grace, This is the worthwhile fight. Love is a ruthless game Unless you play it good and right. These are the hands of fate. You’re my Achilles heel. This is the golden age of something good and right and real." --Again, just emphasizes how much he really is worth it to me
Even though this is intended to be a happy & uplifting song, every time I hear it, I want to bawl my eyes out. I've totally fallen in love with him, and I don't know how, or if I should even let him know. This has been one of the biggest (and probably only) secret I'm keeping from him
I hate to say this, but come right out and tell him. I know it's hard, but would you rather fall more in love and have it hurt even more if he rejects you?<br /> You only have this life to live so tell him while you can!
I can relate and empathize a lot w/all that you wrote concerning the close friendship/history that you've built with your BGFF (best guy friend forever)...and so I have to ask you further now---does your buddy have a girlfriend, or, has he told you about some other girl(s) he's interested in pursuing a relationship with at his college..or no? <br /> <br /> And I ask b/c I wonder if that might be a part of what's causing you to think that you'll probably keep your true feelings to yourself and never express them to your friend.<br /> <br /> I'm nearly 40 years old & have had 2 BGFF relationships in my life..both have left deep, permanent impressions within my heart yet in very distinctly different ways..one I've never felt anything more than blood brother feelings toward..but with the other...after many years I suddenly woke up one morning & realized that my feelings about him had crossed from the innocent & simple "sibling" type and over into the more serious & complex "fallen in love" category--as yours have now..I chose to remain silent and never told him how my feelings had changed and, not too long after I'd come to my realization about how I felt about him...he fell in love with a lovely woman, got married and they have a beautiful baby girl...as remorseful as I feel about the decision I made once, to never express my "new, true" feelings to him, I'm simultaneously filled with pride and joy for him and the little family they've now created, b/c my bottom line with it all is that he truly is happy and rewarded in life. But, ahh, what if I'd only told him the truth.......???<br /> <br /> Stay strong & best of luck with whatever you decide to do there :)
@emysp728 just remember one thing; when you're about to die and ur eyes are just about to close, there shouldn't be anything to regret! not a single one.