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.
You say you're there (for me)
But I don't care
You want the best (for me)
But I won't dare
Give you a chance (a try)
In my life
I don't like change (or time)
In my life
I don't like the time
I don't like the pace
Can't you see the blank stare on my face
So, why don't you bother me some other day
You won't give up (on me)
But I think you will
You keep on praying (for me)
I'll just sit here
Got no time for church (i'm scared)
Go go away
No room for amazing grace (i'm empty)
That's all i've got to say
But I don't care
You want the best (for me)
But I won't dare
Give you a chance (a try)
In my life
I don't like change (or time)
In my life
I don't like the time
I don't like the pace
Can't you see the blank stare on my face
So, why don't you bother me some other day
You won't give up (on me)
But I think you will
You keep on praying (for me)
I'll just sit here
Got no time for church (i'm scared)
Go go away
No room for amazing grace (i'm empty)
That's all i've got to say
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