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.
Wake me up, it's morning.
And take me down to the corner
Place before the shade
Retreats behind the wall and
I decide to stay here.
Cup of tea, blackberry,
Everything's alright now.
Don't let me sleep.
Easier to drive,
Leave the oven on,
Burn the house down.
It was warm and pleasant
And over in an instant.
I feel like I dreamt it,
But it's not there now.
Golden gate bridge,
Everything's alright.
And take me down to the corner
Place before the shade
Retreats behind the wall and
I decide to stay here.
Cup of tea, blackberry,
Everything's alright now.
Don't let me sleep.
Easier to drive,
Leave the oven on,
Burn the house down.
It was warm and pleasant
And over in an instant.
I feel like I dreamt it,
But it's not there now.
Golden gate bridge,
Everything's alright.
Lyrics submitted by 66exeter, edited by shannon_r_white
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