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've become
An error to the whom
A constant burden
The idealist
You never understand
And all I ever wanted was
You to lock me in your arms
So he couldn't lock his hands around my life
Is this tough love
We are the future
We are the past
And we are the present
So hear us out
Since I can remember
I was always one to blame
For the loss of his honor
He held my mothers name in vein
I will always remember
(but you can't remember
Cause you're just a boy
Placing blame upon himself)
Your misconception
We are the future
We are the past
And we are the present
So hear us out
We!
We are the past
The present
The future
So hear us out
Can you hear me now!
An error to the whom
A constant burden
The idealist
You never understand
And all I ever wanted was
You to lock me in your arms
So he couldn't lock his hands around my life
Is this tough love
We are the future
We are the past
And we are the present
So hear us out
Since I can remember
I was always one to blame
For the loss of his honor
He held my mothers name in vein
I will always remember
(but you can't remember
Cause you're just a boy
Placing blame upon himself)
Your misconception
We are the future
We are the past
And we are the present
So hear us out
We!
We are the past
The present
The future
So hear us out
Can you hear me now!
Lyrics submitted by Anistasia
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
Standing On The Edge Of Summer
Thursday
Thursday
Bron-Y-Aur Stomp
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
This is about bronies. They communicate by stomping.
Just A Little Lovin'
Dusty Springfield
Dusty Springfield
I don't think it's necessarily about sex. It's about wanting to start the day with some love and affection. Maybe a warm cuddle. I'm not alone in interpreting it that way! For example:
"'Just a Little Lovin’ is a timeless country song originally recorded by Eddy Arnold in 1954. The song, written by Eddie Miller and Jimmy Campbell, explores the delicate nuances of love and showcases Arnold’s emotive vocals. It delves into the universal theme of love and how even the smallest gesture of affection can have a profound impact on our lives." https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-just-a-little-lovin-by-eddy-arnold/
Magical
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
How would you describe the feeling of being in love? For Ed Sheeran, the word is “Magical.” in HIS three-minute album opener, he makes an attempt to capture the beauty and delicacy of true love with words. He describes the magic of it all over a bright Pop song produced by Aaron Dessner.
Amazing
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran tells a story of unsuccessfully trying to feel “Amazing.” This track is about the being weighed down by emotional stress despite valiant attempts to find some positivity in the situation. This track was written by Ed Sheeran from the perspective of his friend. From the track, we see this person fall deeper into the negative thoughts and slide further down the path of mental torment with every lyric.