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.
Give me a word
Give me a sign
Show me where to look
Tell me what will I find (What will I find?)
Lay me on the ground
Fly me in the sky
Show me where to look
Tell me what will I find (What will I find?)
Chorus
Yeah, yeah, yea
Oh, Heaven let your light shine down (x4)
Love is in the water
Love is in the air
Show me where to look
Tell me will love be there (Will love be there?)
Teach me how to speak
Teach me how to share
Teach me where to go
Tell me will love be there (Will love be there?)
Chorus
(Amazing Guitar Solo)
Give me a word
Give me a sign
Show me where to look
Tell me what will I find (What will I find?)
Lay me on the ground
Fly me in the sky
Show me where to look
Tell me what will I find (What will I find?)
Chorus
I'm going to let it shine (x2)
Heaven's little light gonna shine on me
Yeah yeah
Heaven's little light gonna shine on me
Shine, shine on me
Shine, come on and shine
Give me a sign
Show me where to look
Tell me what will I find (What will I find?)
Lay me on the ground
Fly me in the sky
Show me where to look
Tell me what will I find (What will I find?)
Chorus
Yeah, yeah, yea
Oh, Heaven let your light shine down (x4)
Love is in the water
Love is in the air
Show me where to look
Tell me will love be there (Will love be there?)
Teach me how to speak
Teach me how to share
Teach me where to go
Tell me will love be there (Will love be there?)
Chorus
(Amazing Guitar Solo)
Give me a word
Give me a sign
Show me where to look
Tell me what will I find (What will I find?)
Lay me on the ground
Fly me in the sky
Show me where to look
Tell me what will I find (What will I find?)
Chorus
I'm going to let it shine (x2)
Heaven's little light gonna shine on me
Yeah yeah
Heaven's little light gonna shine on me
Shine, shine on me
Shine, come on and shine
Lyrics submitted by Demau Senae, edited by Groot
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Btw, i have to say this song has an absolutely amazing solo in it. To me, there are alot of songs with rather simple guitar in it, and this was the guitarist having his chance to show the amount of talent he truly has. never seen them live myself, but my dad said they were the best live show with the best sound of any band he'd ever seen.
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@Jimbrown AMEN brother in Christ!! You nailed it. We will never find true guidance or satisfaction from this world... that comes only from our Heavenly Father:)