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.
And when the angels sing
I want you by my side
I don't care how long
I've been waiting for my baby
And when the angels bring
You back here in my life
Then I know it's true
That I love you
I was so blind
I was so wrong
The day we met
It never leaves my mind
I thought you played some foolish game
But now my heart tells me I was wrong (ay-ay-ay-ay)
And when you come around
I let you inside
'Cause I'm ready
I can't wait anymore
And when the angels sing
I want you by my side
I don't care how long
I've been waiting for my baby
And when the angels bring
You back here in my life
Then I know it's true
That I love you
(Oh, oh, oh)
Each night I pray that you'll come back
I can't deny what I feel inside (oh, oh, oh)
The music plays one special song
The words that they say
I hope can bring you home
And when you come around
I let you inside
'Cause I'm ready
I can't wait anymore
And when the angels sing
I want you by my side
I don't care how long
I've been waiting for my baby
And when the angels bring
You back here in my life
Then I know it's true
That I love you
I know I've cried so many times
I know I've said things
I was running away
I was wrong
And when the angels sing
I want you by my side
I don't care how long
I've been waiting for my baby (I know it's true)
And when the angels sing
I want you by my side
I don't care how long
I've been waiting for my baby
And when the angels bring
You back here in my life
Then I know it's true
That I love you
And when the angels sing
I want you by my side
I don't care how long
I've been waiting for my baby
And when the angels bring
You back here in my life
Then I know it's true
That I love you
I want you by my side
I don't care how long
I've been waiting for my baby
And when the angels bring
You back here in my life
Then I know it's true
That I love you
I was so blind
I was so wrong
The day we met
It never leaves my mind
I thought you played some foolish game
But now my heart tells me I was wrong (ay-ay-ay-ay)
And when you come around
I let you inside
'Cause I'm ready
I can't wait anymore
And when the angels sing
I want you by my side
I don't care how long
I've been waiting for my baby
And when the angels bring
You back here in my life
Then I know it's true
That I love you
(Oh, oh, oh)
Each night I pray that you'll come back
I can't deny what I feel inside (oh, oh, oh)
The music plays one special song
The words that they say
I hope can bring you home
And when you come around
I let you inside
'Cause I'm ready
I can't wait anymore
And when the angels sing
I want you by my side
I don't care how long
I've been waiting for my baby
And when the angels bring
You back here in my life
Then I know it's true
That I love you
I know I've cried so many times
I know I've said things
I was running away
I was wrong
And when the angels sing
I want you by my side
I don't care how long
I've been waiting for my baby (I know it's true)
And when the angels sing
I want you by my side
I don't care how long
I've been waiting for my baby
And when the angels bring
You back here in my life
Then I know it's true
That I love you
And when the angels sing
I want you by my side
I don't care how long
I've been waiting for my baby
And when the angels bring
You back here in my life
Then I know it's true
That I love you
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