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'm lost, in the rain, in your eyes
I know I'll find the light to light my way
When I'm scared, losing ground, when my world is going crazy
You can turn it all around yes
And when I'm down you're there pushing me to the top
You're always there givin' me all you've got
For a shield from the storm, for a friend, for a love to keep me safe and warm, I turn to you
For the strength to be strong, for the will to carry on
For everything you do, for everything that's true I turn to you, yes
When I lose the will to win I just reach for you and I can reach the sky again
I can do anything, 'cause your love is so amazing
Cause your love inspires me and when I need a friend you're always on my side
Givin' me faith to get me through the night
For a shield (for a shield)
From the storm (from the storm)
For a friend, for a love to keep me safe and warm (for a love to keep me safe and warm)
I turn to you (I turn to you)
For the strength (for the strength)
To be strong for the will to carry on
For everything you do I turn to you
(Oh yeah oh)
For the arms to be my shelter through all the rain
For truth that will never change
For someone to lean on
For a heart I can rely on through anything
For the one who I can run to
Oh
(So do you oh yeah)
For a shield from the storm, for a friend, for a love to keep me safe and warm
(To keep me safe and warm, yeah)
I turn to you (I turn to you)
For the strength (for the strength yeah)
To be strong, for the will to carry on
For everything you do (everything you do)
For everything that's true
For everything you do
For everything that's true
I turn to you
I know I'll find the light to light my way
When I'm scared, losing ground, when my world is going crazy
You can turn it all around yes
And when I'm down you're there pushing me to the top
You're always there givin' me all you've got
For a shield from the storm, for a friend, for a love to keep me safe and warm, I turn to you
For the strength to be strong, for the will to carry on
For everything you do, for everything that's true I turn to you, yes
When I lose the will to win I just reach for you and I can reach the sky again
I can do anything, 'cause your love is so amazing
Cause your love inspires me and when I need a friend you're always on my side
Givin' me faith to get me through the night
For a shield (for a shield)
From the storm (from the storm)
For a friend, for a love to keep me safe and warm (for a love to keep me safe and warm)
I turn to you (I turn to you)
For the strength (for the strength)
To be strong for the will to carry on
For everything you do I turn to you
(Oh yeah oh)
For the arms to be my shelter through all the rain
For truth that will never change
For someone to lean on
For a heart I can rely on through anything
For the one who I can run to
Oh
(So do you oh yeah)
For a shield from the storm, for a friend, for a love to keep me safe and warm
(To keep me safe and warm, yeah)
I turn to you (I turn to you)
For the strength (for the strength yeah)
To be strong, for the will to carry on
For everything you do (everything you do)
For everything that's true
For everything you do
For everything that's true
I turn to you
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ahh i meant to say 'amazing voice,' whoops
wow! your birthday is the same as mine kill me i want to fucking die
Okay... I really hate Christina Aguilera's music... but I really LOVE this song. It reminds me of this girl I met about two years ago who became the best thing that ever happened to me in my entire life. Despite the current distance between us, she STILL is always there for me whenever I need her. The first time I heard this song I CRIED my eyes out because it expresses so much of what she is to me.
the first time i heard this song i KILLED my self
Why arent more people ragging on her? I was hoping to get some laughs.
daronmalawhatever....if you want to diss on christina why dont you be a little more creative
she's got a great voice, i'll give her that, but why does she have to drag out every note for ten minutes. this song isn't as bad as say, the way she sounded in lady marmalade, but she doesn't need to prove that she has a nice voice that way.
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