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 have forsaken you
And all I ever felt was true
To take that step and fall
To aim beyond these walls
With hope that the stars align
To get a glimpse of my goal defined
I stare the eyes of my biggest fear
Swallow pride, I'll persevere
I fear my heart, fear my soul
I fear I'm weak, I'm fearing you, I fear the cold
That the world is yours, that I drown your shores
I fear I'm wrong that I don't belong, I fear the cold
All nights of fallen grace
All nights where I lost the trace
All I need is that single hour
Where all doubt's erased
If I could I'd crown myself each day
If I could I'd let myself know I'm okay
If I could I'd throw myself into the flames
But I fear my heart, fear my soul
I fear I'm weak, I'm fearing you, I fear the cold
That the world is yours, that I drown your shores
I fear I'm wrong and I don't belong, I fear the cold
I wish for dreamless sleep
For something that will keep all thought silent
All screams of inner fear makes control impossible
Tears me open
If I could I'd crown myself each day
If I could I'd let myself know I'm okay
If I could I'd throw myself into the flames
If I could I'd crown myself each day
If I could I'd let myself know I'm okay
If I could I'd throw myself into the flames
But I fear my heart, fear my soul
I fear I'm weak, I fear I'm wrong, I fear the cold
That the world is yours, that I drown your shores
I fear I'm wrong and I fear the cold
And all I ever felt was true
To take that step and fall
To aim beyond these walls
With hope that the stars align
To get a glimpse of my goal defined
I stare the eyes of my biggest fear
Swallow pride, I'll persevere
I fear my heart, fear my soul
I fear I'm weak, I'm fearing you, I fear the cold
That the world is yours, that I drown your shores
I fear I'm wrong that I don't belong, I fear the cold
All nights of fallen grace
All nights where I lost the trace
All I need is that single hour
Where all doubt's erased
If I could I'd crown myself each day
If I could I'd let myself know I'm okay
If I could I'd throw myself into the flames
But I fear my heart, fear my soul
I fear I'm weak, I'm fearing you, I fear the cold
That the world is yours, that I drown your shores
I fear I'm wrong and I don't belong, I fear the cold
I wish for dreamless sleep
For something that will keep all thought silent
All screams of inner fear makes control impossible
Tears me open
If I could I'd crown myself each day
If I could I'd let myself know I'm okay
If I could I'd throw myself into the flames
If I could I'd crown myself each day
If I could I'd let myself know I'm okay
If I could I'd throw myself into the flames
But I fear my heart, fear my soul
I fear I'm weak, I fear I'm wrong, I fear the cold
That the world is yours, that I drown your shores
I fear I'm wrong and I fear the cold
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