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 don't want to leave my heart in your hands
Out on the frozen ocean.
'Cause I'm full of wine and song tonight
And it feels all right.
I don't know where to go
I just want to hit it hard before its too late.
Running from anyone
Who could properly dismiss this terrible bliss.
Secret charmer, suit of armor:
The wings are melting through.
Squeamish voyeur, sick destroyer.
(Shaking down, breaking ground.)
(Getting better all the time.)
(Pull the words right out of my mouth.)
I'm shedding my skin, I'm spreading my wings
All with the best intentions.
I'm younger today than yesterday;
Heaven and hell can wait.
Take it all out of me
I just want to make it count. Its getting late.
Then the sun's going to come
Let it shine on someone else. My armor deflates.
Secret charmer, suit of armor:
Live it up tonight.
Squeamish voyeur, sick destroyer.
(Shaking down, hit the ground.)
(Secret charmer, suit of armor.)
(Pull the words right out of my mouth.)
I know you better
Better than ever.
So when I look into your eyes tonight
I'll see them burning.
The tide is turning
I know that everything will change.
Secret charmer, suit of armor:
The wings are melting through.
Squeamish voyeur, sick destroyer
Can you hear me calling you?
Secret charmer, suit of armor:
Live it up tonight.
Squeamish voyeur, sick destroyer.
(Shaking down, hit the ground.)
Out on the frozen ocean.
'Cause I'm full of wine and song tonight
And it feels all right.
I don't know where to go
I just want to hit it hard before its too late.
Running from anyone
Who could properly dismiss this terrible bliss.
Secret charmer, suit of armor:
The wings are melting through.
Squeamish voyeur, sick destroyer.
(Shaking down, breaking ground.)
(Getting better all the time.)
(Pull the words right out of my mouth.)
I'm shedding my skin, I'm spreading my wings
All with the best intentions.
I'm younger today than yesterday;
Heaven and hell can wait.
Take it all out of me
I just want to make it count. Its getting late.
Then the sun's going to come
Let it shine on someone else. My armor deflates.
Secret charmer, suit of armor:
Live it up tonight.
Squeamish voyeur, sick destroyer.
(Shaking down, hit the ground.)
(Secret charmer, suit of armor.)
(Pull the words right out of my mouth.)
I know you better
Better than ever.
So when I look into your eyes tonight
I'll see them burning.
The tide is turning
I know that everything will change.
Secret charmer, suit of armor:
The wings are melting through.
Squeamish voyeur, sick destroyer
Can you hear me calling you?
Secret charmer, suit of armor:
Live it up tonight.
Squeamish voyeur, sick destroyer.
(Shaking down, hit the ground.)
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