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.
When the evening falls comes the sadness of the moon
And the deepest darkest ocean of your eyes
And the sorrow and regret in the whisper of your voice
Betrays a lie that healing comes with touch
And you say hush, baby hush, you say something you'll regret
Never promise anyone forever
Close your eyes and dream and try to forget
The paradise comes, but never forever
And I'm all tangled up in you
The blinding delight that is yours to bestow
You hide it away deep inside your heart
Like blows to a bruise and yes, I got scarred
The haunting past is holding us apart
And I'm all tangled up in you
And I'm all tangled up, all tangled up, tangled up in you
I know you're scared of giving yourself and being bounded by love
But love doesn't have to be shackles and chains
You don't have to promise me anything, but I'll take anything you give
'cause there's so much more than I've ever known
So much more than I've ever hoped
And if
As the thought of you plays gently and sublime
You weaved into my dreams and all I feel
And the colors you parade are designs for your charade
But I glimpse beneath your veil and you rebuild
A trembling, fragile heart and a yearning to be adored
If only you believe I feel the same way as you
To take shelter in my arms and sleep the sleep of angels
If only you believe I'm all tangled up in you
And I'm all tangled up in you
And I'm all tangled up, all tangled up in you
And I'm all tangled up, all tangled up in you
And I'm all tangled up, all tangled up in you
And I'm all tangled up, all tangled up, tangled up in you
And the deepest darkest ocean of your eyes
And the sorrow and regret in the whisper of your voice
Betrays a lie that healing comes with touch
And you say hush, baby hush, you say something you'll regret
Never promise anyone forever
Close your eyes and dream and try to forget
The paradise comes, but never forever
And I'm all tangled up in you
The blinding delight that is yours to bestow
You hide it away deep inside your heart
Like blows to a bruise and yes, I got scarred
The haunting past is holding us apart
And I'm all tangled up in you
And I'm all tangled up, all tangled up, tangled up in you
I know you're scared of giving yourself and being bounded by love
But love doesn't have to be shackles and chains
You don't have to promise me anything, but I'll take anything you give
'cause there's so much more than I've ever known
So much more than I've ever hoped
And if
As the thought of you plays gently and sublime
You weaved into my dreams and all I feel
And the colors you parade are designs for your charade
But I glimpse beneath your veil and you rebuild
A trembling, fragile heart and a yearning to be adored
If only you believe I feel the same way as you
To take shelter in my arms and sleep the sleep of angels
If only you believe I'm all tangled up in you
And I'm all tangled up in you
And I'm all tangled up, all tangled up in you
And I'm all tangled up, all tangled up in you
And I'm all tangled up, all tangled up in you
And I'm all tangled up, all tangled up, tangled up in you
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
All Tangled Up in You Lyrics as written by Mick Brown Craig David Adams
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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