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.
Conversations with the dead
Gun pointed to your head
Face up to the ship
But I know I'll return
The only ghost I see
Is the nothingness of me
Open graves await our days
Like Kingdom Come
Everyone calls for salvation
When they see danger, adjourn
The finals words in which they cry
Don't take me away
Everyone calls for salvation
When they see danger, adjourn
In finals words in which they cry
Don't take me away
Broken stare into his eyes
Bloodstain, we are baptized
Hopeless, afraid
To believe you have no one
So get down on your knees
You better pray to receive
Drink his blood, share his bread
Lies shall be done
Everyone calls for salvation
When they see danger, adjourn
The finals words in which they cry
Don't take me away
Everyone calls for salvation
When they see danger, adjourn
In finals words in which they cry
Don't take me away
Everyone calls for salvation
When they see danger, adjourn
The finals words in which they cry
Don't take me away
Everyone calls for salvation
When they see danger, adjourn
In finals words in which they cry
Don't take me away
Everyone calls for salvation
When they see danger, adjourn
The finals words in which they cry
Don't take me away
Everyone calls for salvation
When they see danger, adjourn
In finals words in which they cry
Don't take me away
Gun pointed to your head
Face up to the ship
But I know I'll return
The only ghost I see
Is the nothingness of me
Open graves await our days
Like Kingdom Come
Everyone calls for salvation
When they see danger, adjourn
The finals words in which they cry
Don't take me away
Everyone calls for salvation
When they see danger, adjourn
In finals words in which they cry
Don't take me away
Broken stare into his eyes
Bloodstain, we are baptized
Hopeless, afraid
To believe you have no one
So get down on your knees
You better pray to receive
Drink his blood, share his bread
Lies shall be done
Everyone calls for salvation
When they see danger, adjourn
The finals words in which they cry
Don't take me away
Everyone calls for salvation
When they see danger, adjourn
In finals words in which they cry
Don't take me away
Everyone calls for salvation
When they see danger, adjourn
The finals words in which they cry
Don't take me away
Everyone calls for salvation
When they see danger, adjourn
In finals words in which they cry
Don't take me away
Everyone calls for salvation
When they see danger, adjourn
The finals words in which they cry
Don't take me away
Everyone calls for salvation
When they see danger, adjourn
In finals words in which they cry
Don't take me away
Lyrics submitted by Kingofstilport
Salvation Lyrics as written by Kurdt Vanderhoof
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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