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.
You’re feeling like you’re going down. You’re throwing in the towel. Yeah, you’re through. Don’t tell me how it’s going down. Yeah.
So come on, a little closer. I’ll take you from Burden Avenue. And I won’t be your burden ever, no.
And so far, I can’t tell anything apart. Where’s the love you’re after?
So far, I can’t tell anything.
Calling out your name. I hear they only lay you down. Do what you have to make it right. Right.
And I won’t be your holy roller. Everywhere I go, it rains on me. Carry on with your own life.
When I tell you you’re the one, you run like hell.
You’re feeling like you’re going down. You’re sinking ship is big enough for two. Tell me you’re alone, I will be the one who’s there for you.
So come on, a little closer. I’ll take you from Burden Avenue. And I won’t be your burden ever, no.
And so far, I can’t tell anything apart. Where’s the love you’re after?
So far, I can’t tell anything.
Calling out your name. I hear they only lay you down. Do what you have to make it right. Right.
And I won’t be your holy roller. Everywhere I go, it rains on me. Carry on with your own life.
When I tell you you’re the one.
We’re running out, we’re running out of time.We’re running out.
We’re run, we’re running out of time. We’re run.
By the way, feed your horses and I’ll be sure to find the fire behind your eyes. Yeah.
By the way, feed your horses and my willingness to fight. By the way, feed your horses and I’ll be on your side.
I’ll tell you you’re the one who opened up my eyes. If you try again to love, then I’ll be on your side.
You’ll never know, you’ll never know, you’ll never know if you don’t try. You’ll never know, you’ll never know, you’ll never know if you’re alive.
Calling out your name I, run. Calling out your name. I'm calling out your name. Calling out your name.
Calling out your name. I hear they only lay you down. Do what you have to make it right. Right.
And I won’t be your holy roller. Everywhere I go, it rains on me. You know.
And I'll tell you you’re the one who’s opened up my eyes. I’ll show you all the things you bring into my life, oh yeah.
So come on, a little closer. I’ll take you from Burden Avenue. And I won’t be your burden ever, no.
And so far, I can’t tell anything apart. Where’s the love you’re after?
So far, I can’t tell anything.
Calling out your name. I hear they only lay you down. Do what you have to make it right. Right.
And I won’t be your holy roller. Everywhere I go, it rains on me. Carry on with your own life.
When I tell you you’re the one, you run like hell.
You’re feeling like you’re going down. You’re sinking ship is big enough for two. Tell me you’re alone, I will be the one who’s there for you.
So come on, a little closer. I’ll take you from Burden Avenue. And I won’t be your burden ever, no.
And so far, I can’t tell anything apart. Where’s the love you’re after?
So far, I can’t tell anything.
Calling out your name. I hear they only lay you down. Do what you have to make it right. Right.
And I won’t be your holy roller. Everywhere I go, it rains on me. Carry on with your own life.
When I tell you you’re the one.
We’re running out, we’re running out of time.We’re running out.
We’re run, we’re running out of time. We’re run.
By the way, feed your horses and I’ll be sure to find the fire behind your eyes. Yeah.
By the way, feed your horses and my willingness to fight. By the way, feed your horses and I’ll be on your side.
I’ll tell you you’re the one who opened up my eyes. If you try again to love, then I’ll be on your side.
You’ll never know, you’ll never know, you’ll never know if you don’t try. You’ll never know, you’ll never know, you’ll never know if you’re alive.
Calling out your name I, run. Calling out your name. I'm calling out your name. Calling out your name.
Calling out your name. I hear they only lay you down. Do what you have to make it right. Right.
And I won’t be your holy roller. Everywhere I go, it rains on me. You know.
And I'll tell you you’re the one who’s opened up my eyes. I’ll show you all the things you bring into my life, oh yeah.
Lyrics submitted by Vbdude
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