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.
Said you wouldn't leave but you couldn't stay
Then you ran away
I haven't seen you for a while
Ever since the day you left
I was so sad wished I was dead
I haven't smiled for a while
When I heard you were on your way
Back to me and back to stay
I couldn't wait to see your smile
But things have changed you're not the same
And I'd rather not play that game
I don't wanna see you for a while
Back when she was fine
That's when she was mine
She used to be hot but now she's not
And I'd rather not waste my time
I don't care what you got inside
I'm not interested in your mind
It's what you look like by my side
And I don't care baby what you say
You're not gonna get your way
My love for you has died
Won't you stay away from me
You're gonna go crazy
I can see it in your eyes
I can hear every word you say
How you threw my heart away
I can hear every time you lie
Then you ran away
I haven't seen you for a while
Ever since the day you left
I was so sad wished I was dead
I haven't smiled for a while
When I heard you were on your way
Back to me and back to stay
I couldn't wait to see your smile
But things have changed you're not the same
And I'd rather not play that game
I don't wanna see you for a while
Back when she was fine
That's when she was mine
She used to be hot but now she's not
And I'd rather not waste my time
I don't care what you got inside
I'm not interested in your mind
It's what you look like by my side
And I don't care baby what you say
You're not gonna get your way
My love for you has died
Won't you stay away from me
You're gonna go crazy
I can see it in your eyes
I can hear every word you say
How you threw my heart away
I can hear every time you lie
Lyrics submitted by iwannabeinjfc
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