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.
Remember just two years ago
When our bands were playing house shows
Were fighting for
To make a change
To live our lives the way we dreamed
Despite what they might say
remember how we struggled though
Remember nights we spent on hard wood floors
Were fighting for
To make a change
To live our lives the way we dreamed
Despite what they might say
you're there when I fall
You'd help me be strong
Even when I lost my faith
We're standing so tall
We made it through it all
We will keep it going strong
Cause I feel it in the songs
to all my friends from around the way
Much respect
We owe you dues
We've got your back
You've got our's too
We'll be there
Should you fall
And I just wanted you to know
You can always count on me
you're there when I fall
You'd help me be strong
Even when I lost my faith
We're standing so tall
We made it through it all
We will keep it going strong
Cause I feel it in the songs
you're there when I fall
You'd help me be strong
You're there when I fall
When we made it through it all
you're there when I fall
You'd help me be strong
Even when I lost my faith
We're standing so tall
We made it through it all
We will keep it going strong
Cause I feel it in the songs
in the songs
When our bands were playing house shows
Were fighting for
To make a change
To live our lives the way we dreamed
Despite what they might say
remember how we struggled though
Remember nights we spent on hard wood floors
Were fighting for
To make a change
To live our lives the way we dreamed
Despite what they might say
you're there when I fall
You'd help me be strong
Even when I lost my faith
We're standing so tall
We made it through it all
We will keep it going strong
Cause I feel it in the songs
to all my friends from around the way
Much respect
We owe you dues
We've got your back
You've got our's too
We'll be there
Should you fall
And I just wanted you to know
You can always count on me
you're there when I fall
You'd help me be strong
Even when I lost my faith
We're standing so tall
We made it through it all
We will keep it going strong
Cause I feel it in the songs
you're there when I fall
You'd help me be strong
You're there when I fall
When we made it through it all
you're there when I fall
You'd help me be strong
Even when I lost my faith
We're standing so tall
We made it through it all
We will keep it going strong
Cause I feel it in the songs
in the songs
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