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.
lay awake wondering
if things could have been much different
second chance whats become
of a friendship if you can call this one
stayed in touch stood behind
while i gave you space
and you envade mine while
everyone makes mistakes
you let me down for the last time
truth prevails
and theres nothing you can hide
and i wash my hands of you
getting on with my life
wanna call and catch up
but no matter what i know you still suck
took the drugs from my friends
whatever were you thinkin?
stayed in touch stood behind
while i gave you space
and you invade mine while
every one makes mistakes....
if the shit remains the same
it makes no difference
in this stupid world we know
if things could have been much different
second chance whats become
of a friendship if you can call this one
stayed in touch stood behind
while i gave you space
and you envade mine while
everyone makes mistakes
you let me down for the last time
truth prevails
and theres nothing you can hide
and i wash my hands of you
getting on with my life
wanna call and catch up
but no matter what i know you still suck
took the drugs from my friends
whatever were you thinkin?
stayed in touch stood behind
while i gave you space
and you invade mine while
every one makes mistakes....
if the shit remains the same
it makes no difference
in this stupid world we know
Lyrics submitted by liddie
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