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.
Show me to the end of the night
Show me to the end of the day
Show me to the end of tomorrow, tomorrow
Show to me the path I should take
Show to me the choice I should make
Show me direction, direction
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me today
And if I ever lose my way
And if I ever go astray
Show me direction, direction
Take me to the darkest hour
Show to me the strength and power
Give me the key
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
Hey, ay, ay
Hey, ay, ay
Hey, ay, ay
Show me the way
Today (Hey, ay, ay)
Today (Hey, ay, ay)
Today (Hey, ay, ay)
Show me the way (Hey, ay, ay)
Ey, ay, ay
Ey, ay, ay
Ey, ay, ay
Show me to the end of the day
Show me to the end of tomorrow, tomorrow
Show to me the path I should take
Show to me the choice I should make
Show me direction, direction
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me today
And if I ever lose my way
And if I ever go astray
Show me direction, direction
Take me to the darkest hour
Show to me the strength and power
Give me the key
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
Hey, ay, ay
Hey, ay, ay
Hey, ay, ay
Show me the way
Today (Hey, ay, ay)
Today (Hey, ay, ay)
Today (Hey, ay, ay)
Show me the way (Hey, ay, ay)
Ey, ay, ay
Ey, ay, ay
Ey, ay, ay
Lyrics submitted by Emzee4life
Show Me Lyrics as written by Dolores O'riordan
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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