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.
Nothing goes my way,
And I feel nothing will ever
My luck is all used up,
And Im waiting for the day that I will feel alive.
Only time will tell
If this waiting will ever cease to die before I do
Everyones alone
If they never speak up or
Feel alive.
If you want to, I wont leave.
Just stand here by my side.
If you want to, I will listen to you cry.
What if you were gone?
How would I feel?
Time would never move.
You are not alone,
I am standing here.
I am one of many who care
Dont be so extreme,
Im trying to understand
All the reasons that keep you from joy
Life is a puzzle,
We just have to find out how these pieces fit.
If you want to, I wont leave.
Just stand here by my side.
If you want to, I will listen to you cry.
You were once a person who believed
Dont be mad because you have these thoughts
You are one of a kind
You are one of a kind
Please stay with me tonight.
If you want to, I wont leave
Just stand here by my side.
If you want to, I will listen to you cry.
Consider me a friend.
Ill be here till the end, for you.
And I feel nothing will ever
My luck is all used up,
And Im waiting for the day that I will feel alive.
Only time will tell
If this waiting will ever cease to die before I do
Everyones alone
If they never speak up or
Feel alive.
If you want to, I wont leave.
Just stand here by my side.
If you want to, I will listen to you cry.
What if you were gone?
How would I feel?
Time would never move.
You are not alone,
I am standing here.
I am one of many who care
Dont be so extreme,
Im trying to understand
All the reasons that keep you from joy
Life is a puzzle,
We just have to find out how these pieces fit.
If you want to, I wont leave.
Just stand here by my side.
If you want to, I will listen to you cry.
You were once a person who believed
Dont be mad because you have these thoughts
You are one of a kind
You are one of a kind
Please stay with me tonight.
If you want to, I wont leave
Just stand here by my side.
If you want to, I will listen to you cry.
Consider me a friend.
Ill be here till the end, for you.
Lyrics submitted by oofus
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