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.
Well I'd walk on fire just to be next to you
And I'd climb the highest mountain just to see your point of view
And I'd swim the edge of the earth if you said you wanted proof
Yeah I'd do that for you
And if all of it is for naught, Well at least I took a shot
I hope my luck turns around sometime soon
And I'm so sorry for myself,
Got me tied like a knot, Twisted up in my thoughts
And I'm so sorry for myself,
No I can't break it down, Not around this town no more
Well if you were lost I'd bring you safe back home
And wrestle with your demons, so you can be left alone
And I lay down my coat so you can walk all over it
Just like you do me
I guess it's better lost than found, 'Cause you just bring me down
I'm turning back before I get myself too deep
And I'm so sorry for myself,
Got me tied like a knot, Twisted up in my thoughts
And I'm so sorry for myself,
No I can't break it down, Not around this town no more
Remember when we were young?
Stayed up late to watch the sun
And you said you needed me to survive
Yeah we were young and we were dumb
Now I see your heart is torn
The love you had for me is now gone
Like faith on fire, We both burn out let it go
The warmth we felt, Reminds us how we used to feel alive
And I'm so sorry for myself,
Got me tied like a knot, Twisted up in my thoughts
And I'm so sorry for myself,
No I can't break it down, Not around this town no more
And I'd climb the highest mountain just to see your point of view
And I'd swim the edge of the earth if you said you wanted proof
Yeah I'd do that for you
And if all of it is for naught, Well at least I took a shot
I hope my luck turns around sometime soon
And I'm so sorry for myself,
Got me tied like a knot, Twisted up in my thoughts
And I'm so sorry for myself,
No I can't break it down, Not around this town no more
Well if you were lost I'd bring you safe back home
And wrestle with your demons, so you can be left alone
And I lay down my coat so you can walk all over it
Just like you do me
I guess it's better lost than found, 'Cause you just bring me down
I'm turning back before I get myself too deep
And I'm so sorry for myself,
Got me tied like a knot, Twisted up in my thoughts
And I'm so sorry for myself,
No I can't break it down, Not around this town no more
Remember when we were young?
Stayed up late to watch the sun
And you said you needed me to survive
Yeah we were young and we were dumb
Now I see your heart is torn
The love you had for me is now gone
Like faith on fire, We both burn out let it go
The warmth we felt, Reminds us how we used to feel alive
And I'm so sorry for myself,
Got me tied like a knot, Twisted up in my thoughts
And I'm so sorry for myself,
No I can't break it down, Not around this town no more
Lyrics submitted by juand182, edited by PaperDanie2
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(Again, I need a life)
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