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 a question
It might seem strange
How are your lungs?
Are they in pain?
'Cause mine are aching
Think I know why
I kinda like it, though
You wanna try?
Let's write a story
Be in my book
You've got to join me on page
At least take a look
Oh, where are your manners?
You need some time?
Let's swap chests today
That might help you decide
Oh, would you be so kind
As to fall in love with me, you see
I'm trying
I know you know that I like you
But that's not enough
So if you will
Please fall in love
I think it's only fair
There's gotta be some butterflies somewhere, wanna share?
'Cause I like you
But that's not enough
So if you will
Please fall in love with me
Oh, do me a favor
Can your heart rate rise a little?
Do me a favor
Can your heart rate rise a little?
Oh, would you be so kind
As to fall in love with me, you see
I'm trying
I know you know that I like you
But that's not enough
So if you will
Please fall in love
I think it's only fair
There's gotta be some butterflies somewhere, wanna share?
'Cause I like you
But that's not enough
So if you will
Please fall in love with me
It might seem strange
How are your lungs?
Are they in pain?
'Cause mine are aching
Think I know why
I kinda like it, though
You wanna try?
Let's write a story
Be in my book
You've got to join me on page
At least take a look
Oh, where are your manners?
You need some time?
Let's swap chests today
That might help you decide
Oh, would you be so kind
As to fall in love with me, you see
I'm trying
I know you know that I like you
But that's not enough
So if you will
Please fall in love
I think it's only fair
There's gotta be some butterflies somewhere, wanna share?
'Cause I like you
But that's not enough
So if you will
Please fall in love with me
Oh, do me a favor
Can your heart rate rise a little?
Do me a favor
Can your heart rate rise a little?
Oh, would you be so kind
As to fall in love with me, you see
I'm trying
I know you know that I like you
But that's not enough
So if you will
Please fall in love
I think it's only fair
There's gotta be some butterflies somewhere, wanna share?
'Cause I like you
But that's not enough
So if you will
Please fall in love with me
Lyrics submitted by emmamilliken11
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