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 thought we hit rock bottom
And then the floor gave out
The year you lost your health
The year we lost our house
I think the world has a way
Of choosing the worst day
To knock us down
And drag us out
But every door that's closed
Opens a new window
Oh oh, no more bad days
It's clear from here
No more bad days
For you, my dear
Because my legs are strong
My arms are stretched so long
I will always reach for you
'Cause you are sweet and pure
Yeah, you are beautiful
In everything you do
You may have given up
But I will lift you up
I will always carry you
'Cause you are sweet and pure
Yeah, you are beautiful
In everything you do
I thought we hit rock bottom
And then the floor gave out
Yeah, it was hard back then
It's even harder now
'Cause when you're young and poor
You hope for so much more
I hope for rain to wash us clean
And make a brand new start
For both our tired hearts
Oh oh no more bad days
It's clear from here
No more bad days
For you, my dear
Because my legs are strong
My arms are stretched so long
I will always reach for you
'Cause you are sweet and pure
Yeah, you are beautiful
In everything you do
You may have given up
But I will lift you up
I will always carry you
'Cause you are sweet and pure
Yeah, you are beautiful
In everything you do
Resilience is my promise
I'll never give up on us
Just lift your head up higher
I'll be here when you're tired
And need some peace
Just get some sleep
Because my legs are strong
My arms are stretched so long
I will always reach for you
'Cause you are sweet and pure
Yeah, you are beautiful
In everything you do
You may have given up
But I will lift you up
I will always carry you
'Cause you are sweet and pure
Yeah, you are beautiful
In everything you do
And then the floor gave out
The year you lost your health
The year we lost our house
I think the world has a way
Of choosing the worst day
To knock us down
And drag us out
But every door that's closed
Opens a new window
Oh oh, no more bad days
It's clear from here
No more bad days
For you, my dear
Because my legs are strong
My arms are stretched so long
I will always reach for you
'Cause you are sweet and pure
Yeah, you are beautiful
In everything you do
You may have given up
But I will lift you up
I will always carry you
'Cause you are sweet and pure
Yeah, you are beautiful
In everything you do
I thought we hit rock bottom
And then the floor gave out
Yeah, it was hard back then
It's even harder now
'Cause when you're young and poor
You hope for so much more
I hope for rain to wash us clean
And make a brand new start
For both our tired hearts
Oh oh no more bad days
It's clear from here
No more bad days
For you, my dear
Because my legs are strong
My arms are stretched so long
I will always reach for you
'Cause you are sweet and pure
Yeah, you are beautiful
In everything you do
You may have given up
But I will lift you up
I will always carry you
'Cause you are sweet and pure
Yeah, you are beautiful
In everything you do
Resilience is my promise
I'll never give up on us
Just lift your head up higher
I'll be here when you're tired
And need some peace
Just get some sleep
Because my legs are strong
My arms are stretched so long
I will always reach for you
'Cause you are sweet and pure
Yeah, you are beautiful
In everything you do
You may have given up
But I will lift you up
I will always carry you
'Cause you are sweet and pure
Yeah, you are beautiful
In everything you do
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