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'm one step behind when you close your eyes
I'm breathing on your neck, I'm the chill down your spine
Your shadow, your ghost I'm here to collect
The payment that you're running from, the lives that you've spent
You taunt me with words that don't make a sound
You mock with your actions, you laugh with no doubt
You relish the pain, well, cherish it more
'Cause after this, there'll be nothing to feel anymore
Fall onto me now
Your time is running out
Fall onto me now
Your time is running out
When both of your feet fall under
Steps you couldn't climb
I'll be there to pull you under
Take back what is mine
You think you can take my title away
Well, I'm coming back, better run away
It's my turn, I'll pass on judgment
You can't escape your fate
Run
I'm right at your door and I'm counting to three
Don't need no permission to take you with me
You went through hell, you'll go through it again
It's not a question of why, it's a question of when
Fall onto me now
Your time is running out
Fall onto me now
Your time is running out
When both of your feet fall under
Steps you couldn't climb
I'll be there to pull you under
Take back what is mine
You think you can take my title away
Well, I'm coming back, better run away
It's my turn, I'll pass on judgment
You can't escape your fate
Run
I'm coming back, there's no escape
I'm coming back, there's no escape
I'm coming back, there's no escape
When both of your feet fall under
Steps you couldn't climb
I'll be there to pull you under
Take back what is mine
You think you can take my title away
Well, I'm coming back, better run away
It's my turn, I'll pass on judgment
You can't escape your fate
Run
Run, run
I'm breathing on your neck, I'm the chill down your spine
Your shadow, your ghost I'm here to collect
The payment that you're running from, the lives that you've spent
You taunt me with words that don't make a sound
You mock with your actions, you laugh with no doubt
You relish the pain, well, cherish it more
'Cause after this, there'll be nothing to feel anymore
Fall onto me now
Your time is running out
Fall onto me now
Your time is running out
When both of your feet fall under
Steps you couldn't climb
I'll be there to pull you under
Take back what is mine
You think you can take my title away
Well, I'm coming back, better run away
It's my turn, I'll pass on judgment
You can't escape your fate
Run
I'm right at your door and I'm counting to three
Don't need no permission to take you with me
You went through hell, you'll go through it again
It's not a question of why, it's a question of when
Fall onto me now
Your time is running out
Fall onto me now
Your time is running out
When both of your feet fall under
Steps you couldn't climb
I'll be there to pull you under
Take back what is mine
You think you can take my title away
Well, I'm coming back, better run away
It's my turn, I'll pass on judgment
You can't escape your fate
Run
I'm coming back, there's no escape
I'm coming back, there's no escape
I'm coming back, there's no escape
When both of your feet fall under
Steps you couldn't climb
I'll be there to pull you under
Take back what is mine
You think you can take my title away
Well, I'm coming back, better run away
It's my turn, I'll pass on judgment
You can't escape your fate
Run
Run, run
Lyrics submitted by TimberWolf762
Hunter Lyrics as written by Daniela Villarreal Alejandra Villarreal
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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