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.
CHORUS
Won't throw no shade on you
Don't wanna put you through
Those lies you lived before
Girl I can give you more
Baby take my hand
And try to understand
That I'll be here for you
Just the way you want me to
Feel like you're wasting all of your time
You're going out of your mind
From all the tears you've been crying
And I know all the things he's putting you through
The cheating no one can prove
You never know what to do, yeah
Just tell me what you feel inside
Don't be consumed by foolish pride
Cause I can see with my two eyes
The pain that you've been holding tight
It's time that you begin to feel
The kind of love that's really real, yeah
Girl, let me tell you the deal
CHORUS
It's time for yu to decide
What you want from your life
No room for compromise
Cause I can give you everything that you need
Open your eyes and you'll see
That I can set you free, baby
So come to me with the broken heart
You'll feel the love from the very start
I think it's time for you to part
From a man that leaves you in the dark
You're the type that needs romance
Someone to break you from your trance
Now baby here is your chance
CHORUS 2X
I know just want you're going through
You need a love that will always be true
Look in my eyes, girl, I'll give it to you
The way you want me to
CHORUS 3X
The way you want me to
The way you want me to
The way you want me to
The way you want me to
The way you want me to
Won't throw no shade on you
Don't wanna put you through
Those lies you lived before
Girl I can give you more
Baby take my hand
And try to understand
That I'll be here for you
Just the way you want me to
Feel like you're wasting all of your time
You're going out of your mind
From all the tears you've been crying
And I know all the things he's putting you through
The cheating no one can prove
You never know what to do, yeah
Just tell me what you feel inside
Don't be consumed by foolish pride
Cause I can see with my two eyes
The pain that you've been holding tight
It's time that you begin to feel
The kind of love that's really real, yeah
Girl, let me tell you the deal
CHORUS
It's time for yu to decide
What you want from your life
No room for compromise
Cause I can give you everything that you need
Open your eyes and you'll see
That I can set you free, baby
So come to me with the broken heart
You'll feel the love from the very start
I think it's time for you to part
From a man that leaves you in the dark
You're the type that needs romance
Someone to break you from your trance
Now baby here is your chance
CHORUS 2X
I know just want you're going through
You need a love that will always be true
Look in my eyes, girl, I'll give it to you
The way you want me to
CHORUS 3X
The way you want me to
The way you want me to
The way you want me to
The way you want me to
The way you want me to
Lyrics submitted by Heather1225
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