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.
When I look into your eyes, I can see
Such a sad man in disguise
Waiting, wishing, dreaming, drifting from me
Hurts my heart to see you cry
Waiting, wishing, dreaming, drifting from me
I don't know you anymore, wish I knew what's wrong
Can't we try to slam that door, start a brand new song
I know you're lonely and you cry, wondering why
I know it's lonely but if once, you could help me understand
What it takes to be a man
Look back on what you've said, and the life you've led
Is it what you dreamed when you were young like me.
Now it's time you took something back
Just for the sake of your mind.
When I look into your eyes, I can see
Life has buried you alive
Waiting, wishing, dreaming, drifting from me
You can't breathe
Heart as big as ocean's wide
Waiting, wishing, dreaming, drifting
Such a sad man in disguise
Waiting, wishing, dreaming, drifting from me
Hurts my heart to see you cry
Waiting, wishing, dreaming, drifting from me
I don't know you anymore, wish I knew what's wrong
Can't we try to slam that door, start a brand new song
I know you're lonely and you cry, wondering why
I know it's lonely but if once, you could help me understand
What it takes to be a man
Look back on what you've said, and the life you've led
Is it what you dreamed when you were young like me.
Now it's time you took something back
Just for the sake of your mind.
When I look into your eyes, I can see
Life has buried you alive
Waiting, wishing, dreaming, drifting from me
You can't breathe
Heart as big as ocean's wide
Waiting, wishing, dreaming, drifting
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Hey, my song says dreaming, wishing, waiting instead of the other way around. Just making sure :)
it makes me feal sad cause there is this girl i like but she dont like me i will probly kill my self over her i love her so much but fuck it.
AW! This song is so good with gr8 lyrics! It sounds like it's a sound that Ryan wrote for his dad! At least to me! This song is so well writen. Dur it's Yellowcard no shit it would be! I love this song it's just so fucking good! yellowcard rules! ~aMbEr*
Awsome lyrics!
Awesome song!, I cant take the violin off my head! One of my favorite songs.
this song is..beautiful; it was the first yellowcard song i downloaded, and i instantly fell in love with the band afterward
same with picopunk28... aww i heart yellowcard!!!!!
this song is really awesome.its my first yellowcard. the lyrics and the song both flow really well together. its a great song. i like it alot :D
well....................YELLOWCARD IS BADASS!!!!! I LOVE THEM SO MUCH!! i just saw them for the second time last sun and im still stoked! i love this song and all the others! umm punk chick3.... my song also says "dreaming wishing waiting drifting..." so ur not alone ok.
this song is great! yellowcard is beautiful! haha. they are the best band on earth. this is just one of those songs where you just sigh when it's over. they are so rad live too!!!!......