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.
RAOUL
No more talk of darkness
Forget these wide-eyed tears
I'm here, nothing can harm you
My words will warm and calm you
Let me be your freedom
Let daylight dry your tears
I'm here with you, beside you
To guard you and to guide you
CHRISTINE
Say you love me every waking moment
Turn my head with talk of summertime
Say you need me with you, now and always
Promise me that all you say is true
That's all I ask of you
RAOUL
Let me be your shelter
Let me be your light
You're safe, no one will find you
Your fears are far behind you
CHRISTINE
All I want is freedom
A world with no more night
And you always beside me
To hold me and to hide me
RAOUL
Then say you'll share with me
One love, one lifetime
Let me lead you from your solitude
Say you need me
With you here, beside you
Anywhere you go let me go, too
Christine, that's all I ask of you
CHRISTINE
Say you'll share with me
One love, one lifetime
Say the word and I will follow you
RAOUL & CHRISTINE
Share each day with me
Each night, each morning
CHRISTINE
Say you love me
RAOUL
You know I do
RAOUL & CHRISTINE
Love me -
That's all I ask of you
Anywhere you go let me go, too
Love me - that's all I ask of you
No more talk of darkness
Forget these wide-eyed tears
I'm here, nothing can harm you
My words will warm and calm you
Let me be your freedom
Let daylight dry your tears
I'm here with you, beside you
To guard you and to guide you
CHRISTINE
Say you love me every waking moment
Turn my head with talk of summertime
Say you need me with you, now and always
Promise me that all you say is true
That's all I ask of you
RAOUL
Let me be your shelter
Let me be your light
You're safe, no one will find you
Your fears are far behind you
CHRISTINE
All I want is freedom
A world with no more night
And you always beside me
To hold me and to hide me
RAOUL
Then say you'll share with me
One love, one lifetime
Let me lead you from your solitude
Say you need me
With you here, beside you
Anywhere you go let me go, too
Christine, that's all I ask of you
CHRISTINE
Say you'll share with me
One love, one lifetime
Say the word and I will follow you
RAOUL & CHRISTINE
Share each day with me
Each night, each morning
CHRISTINE
Say you love me
RAOUL
You know I do
RAOUL & CHRISTINE
Love me -
That's all I ask of you
Anywhere you go let me go, too
Love me - that's all I ask of you
Lyrics submitted by BroadwayAngel232
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Thanks for the lyrics for this song! My cousin sang this song at a concert while he was in High School! Everytime that I hear this song, I think of that concert!
I love this song! Nick