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.
Remember when we were standing
Dappled and still unshaved
Hiding from hidden cameras
In the shadow of the cranes
The things that I stole, I gave you
The things that you said you liked
I bought you those pretty things
But you gave them back
Now I don't know how to reach you
I don't know where to look
I turn away from my mistakes
Try not to look
And I don't know how to reach you
I don't know where to look
I turn away, I fold the page, I close the book
I'd steal a shadow for you
I'd love you like a knife
From the towers, I try to call you
From the depths of the power lines
Tell me the things that scare you
Touch me with terror's flame
Fill me with hesitation
Again
'Cause I don't know how to reach you
I don't know where to look
I turn away from my mistakes
Try not to look
And I don't know how to reach you
I don't know where to look
I turn away, I fold the page, I close the book
And I don't know how to reach you
I don't know where to look
I turn away, I fold the page, I close the book
(I never thought it would happen)
(I never thought it would happen)
Happen to me (I never thought it would happen)
Happen to me (I never thought it would happen)
Happen to me (I never thought it would happen)
Happen to me (I never thought it would happen)
Happen to me (I never thought it would happen)
Happen to me (I never thought it would happen)
Happen to me
Happen to me
Dappled and still unshaved
Hiding from hidden cameras
In the shadow of the cranes
The things that I stole, I gave you
The things that you said you liked
I bought you those pretty things
But you gave them back
Now I don't know how to reach you
I don't know where to look
I turn away from my mistakes
Try not to look
And I don't know how to reach you
I don't know where to look
I turn away, I fold the page, I close the book
I'd steal a shadow for you
I'd love you like a knife
From the towers, I try to call you
From the depths of the power lines
Tell me the things that scare you
Touch me with terror's flame
Fill me with hesitation
Again
'Cause I don't know how to reach you
I don't know where to look
I turn away from my mistakes
Try not to look
And I don't know how to reach you
I don't know where to look
I turn away, I fold the page, I close the book
And I don't know how to reach you
I don't know where to look
I turn away, I fold the page, I close the book
(I never thought it would happen)
(I never thought it would happen)
Happen to me (I never thought it would happen)
Happen to me (I never thought it would happen)
Happen to me (I never thought it would happen)
Happen to me (I never thought it would happen)
Happen to me (I never thought it would happen)
Happen to me (I never thought it would happen)
Happen to me
Happen to me
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
Standing On The Edge Of Summer
Thursday
Thursday
Mental Istid
Ebba Grön
Ebba Grön
This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
Magical
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
How would you describe the feeling of being in love? For Ed Sheeran, the word is “Magical.” in HIS three-minute album opener, he makes an attempt to capture the beauty and delicacy of true love with words. He describes the magic of it all over a bright Pop song produced by Aaron Dessner.
Head > Heels
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
“Head > Heels” is a track that aims to capture what it feels like to experience romance that exceeds expectations. Ed Sheeran dedicates his album outro to a lover who has blessed him with a unique experience that he seeks to describe through the song’s nuanced lyrics.
American Town
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran shares a short story of reconnecting with an old flame on “American Town.” The track is about a holiday Ed Sheeran spends with his countrywoman who resides in America. The two are back together after a long period apart, and get around to enjoying a bunch of fun activities while rekindling the flames of their romance.