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.
Just say goodbye.
And close the door.
Turn off the light.
And pick up the pieces if you need them.
This world is cold, but just know you're not alone.
No, you're not alone.
I know what you're thinkin'.
I know how you're feelin'.
Believe me you're not alone.
I know what you're thinkin'.
I know how you're feelin'.
Believe me you're not alone.
I've been here before.
Just where you are and not quite so sure that I did the right thing.
Believe me.
And this world is cold so I'll make sure you're not alone.
No you're not alone.
I know what you're thinkin'.
I know how you're feelin'.
Believe me you're not alone.
I know what you're thinkin'.
I know how you're feelin'.
Believe me you're not alone, no.
Why don't you stay with me tonight.
Because I know everything is not alright,
Why don't you stay with me tonight.
Because I know everything is not alright,
and that's not alright.
I know what you're thinkin'.
I know how you're feelin'.
Believe me you're not alone.
I know what you're thinkin'.
I know how you're feelin'.
Believe me you're not alone. No
No you're not aloneou're not alone.
And close the door.
Turn off the light.
And pick up the pieces if you need them.
This world is cold, but just know you're not alone.
No, you're not alone.
I know what you're thinkin'.
I know how you're feelin'.
Believe me you're not alone.
I know what you're thinkin'.
I know how you're feelin'.
Believe me you're not alone.
I've been here before.
Just where you are and not quite so sure that I did the right thing.
Believe me.
And this world is cold so I'll make sure you're not alone.
No you're not alone.
I know what you're thinkin'.
I know how you're feelin'.
Believe me you're not alone.
I know what you're thinkin'.
I know how you're feelin'.
Believe me you're not alone, no.
Why don't you stay with me tonight.
Because I know everything is not alright,
Why don't you stay with me tonight.
Because I know everything is not alright,
and that's not alright.
I know what you're thinkin'.
I know how you're feelin'.
Believe me you're not alone.
I know what you're thinkin'.
I know how you're feelin'.
Believe me you're not alone. No
No you're not aloneou're not alone.
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