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.
So this is the hard part
I’ve never been good at
Hold onto your goodbye
This isn’t the last time
You’re going to see me here
Remember what you whispered in my ear
Although it won’t last long
It’s just something we’re both going through
You want to run around
But I don’t know which way is up or down
I don’t know why I do
The things I do to make it clear to you
And sometimes it works out
Be patient we’ll find out
‘Cos nothing is easy
Complete me, completely
You said that this was it
The closest thing to a relationship
Although it won’t last long
It’s just something we’re both going through
You want to run around
But I don’t know which way is up or down
I don’t know why I do
The things I do to make it clear to you
I’ve never been good at
Hold onto your goodbye
This isn’t the last time
You’re going to see me here
Remember what you whispered in my ear
Although it won’t last long
It’s just something we’re both going through
You want to run around
But I don’t know which way is up or down
I don’t know why I do
The things I do to make it clear to you
And sometimes it works out
Be patient we’ll find out
‘Cos nothing is easy
Complete me, completely
You said that this was it
The closest thing to a relationship
Although it won’t last long
It’s just something we’re both going through
You want to run around
But I don’t know which way is up or down
I don’t know why I do
The things I do to make it clear to you
Lyrics submitted by WanderingWisp
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