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.
Sometimes I can see for miles
Through water and fire
From England to America
I feel life meet my eyes
And it's the best thing
It's the best thing
It's the best thing
A beautiful feeling
A smile from San Diego
He's still a boy
Two ends to every rainbow
And a train from Mexico
And he's the best thing
He is the best thing
He is the best thing
A beautiful feeling
And when I watch you move
And I can't think straight
And I am silenced
And I can't think straight
And it's the best thing
It's the best thing
The best thing
Such a beautiful feeling
Through water and fire
From England to America
I feel life meet my eyes
And it's the best thing
It's the best thing
It's the best thing
A beautiful feeling
A smile from San Diego
He's still a boy
Two ends to every rainbow
And a train from Mexico
And he's the best thing
He is the best thing
He is the best thing
A beautiful feeling
And when I watch you move
And I can't think straight
And I am silenced
And I can't think straight
And it's the best thing
It's the best thing
The best thing
Such a beautiful feeling
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Suprised no one else has commented on this song as it fucking rocks, its beautiful hence the title lol
such an awesome song =D
such an awesome song =D
always feel sexual tension while i listen it
Hauntingly beautiful. You can hear her yearning.
He is the best thing A beautiful feeling
And when I watch you move And I can't think straight And I am silenced And I can't think straight
Thom Yorke's contribution to this song is wonderful. And please give a listen to her version of this song in the Peel Sessions if you haven't. So raw. The intro of piano in that version is so perfect, especially at the 2:32 minute mark and her voice quivering with "like when I watch you move". My God it gets to me. This song in my life is about someone I had and let go.