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.
Old friend, I hear you
I know just how you feel
I've been in your shoes before
I've seen your worries,
And I can understand everything you going through
And I believe in you
Your time is coming
Don't give up tonight
There's a life ahead
Your time is coming
Don't let go tonight
My friend, I've listened
Things only can improve
You have all the time in the world
So keep on fighting,
And never let them say there's anything that you can't do
Cause I believe in you
Your time is coming
Don't give up tonight
There's a life ahead
Your time is coming
Don't let go tonight
I watched as you sat with a cigarette in your hand,
holding a drink in the other,
Trying to drown all your pain:
And I believe in you
Your time is coming
Don't give up tonight
There's a life ahead
Your time is coming
Don't let go tonight
Old friend, you'll realize,
Good things are worth the wait
Enjoy the times that you have
You'll see a new day,
When darkness fades again,
And the sun can rise to shine
And I believe in you
Your time is coming
Don't give up tonight
There's a life ahead
Your time is coming
Don't let go tonight.
I know just how you feel
I've been in your shoes before
I've seen your worries,
And I can understand everything you going through
And I believe in you
Your time is coming
Don't give up tonight
There's a life ahead
Your time is coming
Don't let go tonight
My friend, I've listened
Things only can improve
You have all the time in the world
So keep on fighting,
And never let them say there's anything that you can't do
Cause I believe in you
Your time is coming
Don't give up tonight
There's a life ahead
Your time is coming
Don't let go tonight
I watched as you sat with a cigarette in your hand,
holding a drink in the other,
Trying to drown all your pain:
And I believe in you
Your time is coming
Don't give up tonight
There's a life ahead
Your time is coming
Don't let go tonight
Old friend, you'll realize,
Good things are worth the wait
Enjoy the times that you have
You'll see a new day,
When darkness fades again,
And the sun can rise to shine
And I believe in you
Your time is coming
Don't give up tonight
There's a life ahead
Your time is coming
Don't let go tonight.
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I love this song, and I love it's strong message. The Juliana Theory are great... I'm glad they are writting more music. =)
This song was like how I used to be, and is how one of my bestfriends is right now. But, I have been there for him, like he has for me, and nothing is gonna change that. If you have someone that talks you out of suicide, you have a good friend. I think this song shows the importance of a friend in need and having someone there. I know we have all felt bad, and we are lucky if we have someone there.
::SOB:: OH MY GOD!!!!!! this song is so sad when its suppose to be a happy song :( i'm so crying right now, i love this song too much to describe
This song is absolutely AWESOME. It so deep and meaningful. A good song for a good friend. My good friend is going through the same thing I went through before and I played this song for her, she almost started crying. She told me what a good guy I was, I'll always be there for a friend.
This song is absolutely AWESOME. It so deep and meaningful. A good song for a good friend. My good friend is going through the same thing I went through before and I played this song for her, she almost started crying. She told me what a good guy I was, I'll always be there for a friend.
This song is beyond expression in words!! The mixture of the words and the beats and the piano and the vocals and the emotions behind it all.... makes me almost cry!!! I only wish I had found this song about a year ago... might have helped some friends along the way. :( I want this to be the seniors's song at graduation!! everyone should know about this song. But then the radios would just overplay it and kill it. so nevermind. lol
I agree with everyone here. I am so in love with this song. The first time I listened to it, I started to cry. It's so easy to relate to. Almost everyone knows someone that has gone through something similar to this. TJT is the best band of all time! I'm sure their new album will rock!
I watched as you sat with a cigarette in your hand, holding a drink in the other, trying to drown all your pain…
omg that lyric is amazing...people do this all the time thinking that smoking(anything) and drinking is going to solve their problems but its not...i know people that do that so i can relate easily :)
I watched as you sat with a cigarette in your hand, holding a drink in the other, trying to drown all your pain…
omg that lyric is amazing...people do this all the time thinking that smoking(anything) and drinking is going to solve their problems but its not...i know people that do that so i can relate easily :)
i love this song, so deep and meaningful i can't begin to explain. and call me crazy, but i think the guitar solo in the middle is very joe perryesque (aerosmith). great song by a great band. TJT rocks.