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.
Josephine you are running with the stream. And you are falling through the
cracks. Can't you just hear them talking in the background, in the background
of your mind. They speak to you. Did you hear the song of the star-crossed
lovers? It occured in a valley far far away. The mountains they kiss the sky.
And the clouds rain down stars on them. The stars rain down upon them
Josephine. Do you know what you mean Josephine? Do you know what you
mean to me? If I whisper secrets to the stars then I think you will understand
wo we are. Who we really are. We will kiss the sky and hold on only to the
moon. And we will dance in the light that it so kindly provides us. If I was to
die tonight would me meet in the heavens? And if I was to die tonight would
I ever see you again? And would I ever see you again? Josephine do you
know what you mean to me? Josephine you mean to me the world.
cracks. Can't you just hear them talking in the background, in the background
of your mind. They speak to you. Did you hear the song of the star-crossed
lovers? It occured in a valley far far away. The mountains they kiss the sky.
And the clouds rain down stars on them. The stars rain down upon them
Josephine. Do you know what you mean Josephine? Do you know what you
mean to me? If I whisper secrets to the stars then I think you will understand
wo we are. Who we really are. We will kiss the sky and hold on only to the
moon. And we will dance in the light that it so kindly provides us. If I was to
die tonight would me meet in the heavens? And if I was to die tonight would
I ever see you again? And would I ever see you again? Josephine do you
know what you mean to me? Josephine you mean to me the world.
Lyrics submitted by youmaysayimadreamer
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i love this song.. <3
and Josephine you mean the world to me ♪ :(