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.
wake up (working title)
This will be the day that I die.
because im giving up the rest of my life
i dont need another reason why
i dont want to spend another night (alone)
not another night without you
what can I do?
so lonely without you
I remember nights when you would lay to rest
you head on my shoulders and your hand on my chest
times were great and you were the best
i couldnt ask for more untill there was less
Im getting lost in this mess of emotions
i dont know what im going to
do without you in my life
I guess this will be the day that I die.
wake up your dreaming
its not your time yet
Dont give up
lifes worth living
just give it a chance
some day you will learn
the other day i brought you flowers
but flowers came a day to late
i cant understand why you dont love me
or at least not that way
i try to romance you
but i only seem to suffocate you
i just wanted to hold your hand
and say i love you
(continue or 3rd verse)
I just want to hold you in my arms
and stare up at the stars
wonder what your thinking
and why you drifted so far
so i guess its over
its time for me to give up
ill lay down and die
and never wake up
i dont want to wake up
wake up your dreaming
its not your time yet
Dont give up
lifes worth living
just give it a chance
some day you will learn
learn to love again
This will be the day that I die.
because im giving up the rest of my life
i dont need another reason why
i dont want to spend another night (alone)
not another night without you
what can I do?
so lonely without you
I remember nights when you would lay to rest
you head on my shoulders and your hand on my chest
times were great and you were the best
i couldnt ask for more untill there was less
Im getting lost in this mess of emotions
i dont know what im going to
do without you in my life
I guess this will be the day that I die.
wake up your dreaming
its not your time yet
Dont give up
lifes worth living
just give it a chance
some day you will learn
the other day i brought you flowers
but flowers came a day to late
i cant understand why you dont love me
or at least not that way
i try to romance you
but i only seem to suffocate you
i just wanted to hold your hand
and say i love you
(continue or 3rd verse)
I just want to hold you in my arms
and stare up at the stars
wonder what your thinking
and why you drifted so far
so i guess its over
its time for me to give up
ill lay down and die
and never wake up
i dont want to wake up
wake up your dreaming
its not your time yet
Dont give up
lifes worth living
just give it a chance
some day you will learn
learn to love again
Lyrics submitted by OneHourPhoto
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