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 got my dreams
I know you think that's crazy
But I won't give up
Cause I've got this
Burning desire in me
Oh, baby, it's me
While the world sleeps
I sit up all night thinking
And making my plans
Cause there's something
Special ahead for me
Something ahead for me
So don't you tell me
That I'm wasting my time
Ruining my life and that
The odds against me
Are a million to one
Don't be concerned
I'll take the heat for
All the chances
I'm gonna take
Mistakes that I make
Just wait and see
You're gonna hear from me
Don't wait for heroes
Do it yourself
You've got the power
Winners are losers
Who got up and gave it
Just one more try
One more try
One more try
I've got my dreams
I've got my dreams
Oh, if you're waiting
For that miracle train
To call out your name
And if you think the rainbow
Always finds someone else
Never yourself
Just look inside
And find that spark
That's burning in you
Follow it through
The light you find
Well, it could change your life
Don't wait for heroes
Think for yourself
Make your own choices
You know it's easy
To follow the crowd
But my advice is
Don't wait for heroes
Believe in yourself
You've got the power
Winners are losers
Who got up and gave it
Just one more try, hey, yeah
Hoo, hoo, give it
Just one more try
Let's go
Get up, get up, get up
I'm talking to you
Get up, get up, get up
I'll get through to you
Get up, get up, get up
Give it just one more try
Oh, people now
Get up, get up, get up
Hup, two, three
Get up, get up, get up
Hup, two, three
Get up, get up, get up
Give it just one more try
Do it, do it now
Get up, get up, get up
I'll get through to you
Get up, get up, get up
Can't hear me talking to you
Get up, get up, get up
Give it just one more try
I know you think that's crazy
But I won't give up
Cause I've got this
Burning desire in me
Oh, baby, it's me
While the world sleeps
I sit up all night thinking
And making my plans
Cause there's something
Special ahead for me
Something ahead for me
So don't you tell me
That I'm wasting my time
Ruining my life and that
The odds against me
Are a million to one
Don't be concerned
I'll take the heat for
All the chances
I'm gonna take
Mistakes that I make
Just wait and see
You're gonna hear from me
Don't wait for heroes
Do it yourself
You've got the power
Winners are losers
Who got up and gave it
Just one more try
One more try
One more try
I've got my dreams
I've got my dreams
Oh, if you're waiting
For that miracle train
To call out your name
And if you think the rainbow
Always finds someone else
Never yourself
Just look inside
And find that spark
That's burning in you
Follow it through
The light you find
Well, it could change your life
Don't wait for heroes
Think for yourself
Make your own choices
You know it's easy
To follow the crowd
But my advice is
Don't wait for heroes
Believe in yourself
You've got the power
Winners are losers
Who got up and gave it
Just one more try, hey, yeah
Hoo, hoo, give it
Just one more try
Let's go
Get up, get up, get up
I'm talking to you
Get up, get up, get up
I'll get through to you
Get up, get up, get up
Give it just one more try
Oh, people now
Get up, get up, get up
Hup, two, three
Get up, get up, get up
Hup, two, three
Get up, get up, get up
Give it just one more try
Do it, do it now
Get up, get up, get up
I'll get through to you
Get up, get up, get up
Can't hear me talking to you
Get up, get up, get up
Give it just one more try
Lyrics submitted by lobo81865
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