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.
Can I get close to ya
If only for a while
I don't mean to busy ya
You're the jive guru, and
I want to sing along with you, with you
Your sweetness could cause a rock slide
If only before the summertime
This could be our last goodbye
Please, darling, please don't cry
Ooh, aah.
Ooh, aah.
Ooh, aah.
Ooh, aah.
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If only for a while
I don't mean to busy ya
You're the jive guru, and
I want to sing along with you, with you
Your sweetness could cause a rock slide
If only before the summertime
This could be our last goodbye
Please, darling, please don't cry
Ooh, aah.
Ooh, aah.
Ooh, aah.
Ooh, aah.
3
2
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Watching my hopes follow dreams down the drain I'm only joking, of course, yet again, as I do
Watching another day turn into night There goes another month, doesn't it frighten you so?"
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this is such a cool song. the begining is my favorite part. the other song on it scares me. the lyrics are awesome too. he's amazing.
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I love this song its incredible and it kills me how few people have actually heard it. I don't think it needs a meaning aside from the 'Can I get close to ya If only for a while'