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.
I was just about
To quote Mark Twain
When I realized that
It's all in vain.
A twist of fate,
A twisted look of pain.
To defeat the wheat,
Go against the grain.
I know
I know
I know
I know
I know what you've been through.
But there's only so much one can do.
Now the rest is up to you
The rest is up to you.
The rest is up to you.
The rest is up to you.
The rest is up to you.
The rest is up to you.
The rest is up to you.
The rest is up to you.
Your mentor's become
Your tormentor.
Give him the money,
But is it for rent or
Will you get burnt for the countless time?
Your head starts to hurt.
You just close your eyes.
I know
I know
I know
I know
I know what he did to you.
But there's only so much on can do.
The rest is up to you
The rest is up to you.
The rest is up to you.
The rest is up to you
The rest is up to you
The rest is up to you
The rest is up to you
The rest is up to you
This speech is merely words.
It's even worse because it rhymes.
Give me a minute or your time,
I'll have a minute of your time.
And I can't make this click.
And I can't tattoo your mind.
But you know this ain't no trick.
Take it or leave it all behind.
The rest is up to you (the rest is up to you)
The rest is up to you (the rest is up to you)
The rest is up to you (the rest is up to you)
(Gave my advice, done all I can)
The rest is up to you
(It's your life, it's in your hands)
The rest is up to you
(Whoa oh oh)
The rest is up to you
Why don't you try to slow down?
Slow things down.
Slow things down.
Cause I know you're hurting.
So put down your burdens.
Crucify your doubts and just reach out
Reach out to Jesus.
Embrace him.
Turn your life around to face him.
You'll find mercy,
You'll see
Grace, love, and beauty
Defined in his
Face.
You'll find mercy,
You'll see
Grace, love, and beauty
Defined in his
Face.
To quote Mark Twain
When I realized that
It's all in vain.
A twist of fate,
A twisted look of pain.
To defeat the wheat,
Go against the grain.
I know
I know
I know
I know
I know what you've been through.
But there's only so much one can do.
Now the rest is up to you
The rest is up to you.
The rest is up to you.
The rest is up to you.
The rest is up to you.
The rest is up to you.
The rest is up to you.
The rest is up to you.
Your mentor's become
Your tormentor.
Give him the money,
But is it for rent or
Will you get burnt for the countless time?
Your head starts to hurt.
You just close your eyes.
I know
I know
I know
I know
I know what he did to you.
But there's only so much on can do.
The rest is up to you
The rest is up to you.
The rest is up to you.
The rest is up to you
The rest is up to you
The rest is up to you
The rest is up to you
The rest is up to you
This speech is merely words.
It's even worse because it rhymes.
Give me a minute or your time,
I'll have a minute of your time.
And I can't make this click.
And I can't tattoo your mind.
But you know this ain't no trick.
Take it or leave it all behind.
The rest is up to you (the rest is up to you)
The rest is up to you (the rest is up to you)
The rest is up to you (the rest is up to you)
(Gave my advice, done all I can)
The rest is up to you
(It's your life, it's in your hands)
The rest is up to you
(Whoa oh oh)
The rest is up to you
Why don't you try to slow down?
Slow things down.
Slow things down.
Cause I know you're hurting.
So put down your burdens.
Crucify your doubts and just reach out
Reach out to Jesus.
Embrace him.
Turn your life around to face him.
You'll find mercy,
You'll see
Grace, love, and beauty
Defined in his
Face.
You'll find mercy,
You'll see
Grace, love, and beauty
Defined in his
Face.
Lyrics submitted by ThreeMilesDown
The Rest Is Up to You Lyrics as written by Matthew Arnold Thiessen
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
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