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.
God: Here ya go, boy, sign the form
Just sign on the dotted line
Don't you worry about petty details
It'll be alright in time
Me: Hey wait a sec, this contract's blank
You know there's nothing written here
God: That's OK, I'll fill it in later
Just be sure to lend an ear
All I want is your heart, no promises
Trust in Me with your heart, mind, and strength
And the rest will follow
Me: Hey wait a sec, God
How'd you get out of the box I put You in?
You know for a while I've been comfortable living in my sin
God: You know, son, you've been living two-faced
You've really made it into an art
I'll give you true love, true peace, true freedom
Just give me your heart
I love only You, Lord
I want more of You, Lord
Just sign on the dotted line
Don't you worry about petty details
It'll be alright in time
Me: Hey wait a sec, this contract's blank
You know there's nothing written here
God: That's OK, I'll fill it in later
Just be sure to lend an ear
All I want is your heart, no promises
Trust in Me with your heart, mind, and strength
And the rest will follow
Me: Hey wait a sec, God
How'd you get out of the box I put You in?
You know for a while I've been comfortable living in my sin
God: You know, son, you've been living two-faced
You've really made it into an art
I'll give you true love, true peace, true freedom
Just give me your heart
I love only You, Lord
I want more of You, Lord
Lyrics submitted by pickupthepieces
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