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.
Just in case I don't make it home tonight
Let me make love to you for the last time, baby
Want to cherish each moment like the last
'Cause baby, you're all that I have
So just in case
Think of how we made love almost anywhere
Haven't I taken you almost everywhere
Think of all the things that, that we shared
And imagine me not there, oh, oh
Giving you more carrots than a rabbit, got you living lavish
Anything I've got, you can have it, baby I'll do magic
I'll do all I can, to keep you satisfied
So just in case I don't make it home tonight, baby
Just in case I don't make it home tonight
Let me make love to you for the last time, baby
Wanna cherish each moment like the last
'Cause baby you're all that I have, so just in case
Just in case I don't make it home tonight
Let me make love to you for the last time, baby
Wanna cherish each moment like the last
'Cause baby you're all that I have, so just in case
Haven't I made you feel so special?
As your man I've held your hand, never letting go
Let you hold the keys to the Lex, huh to drive
Gave you all you need and more as long as I'm alive
Even from the heavens up above, I'll shine out our love
Too much is never enough, oh, you're all I want
Even when I'm gone, your love will carry on
It's just that strong, so just in case
Just in case I don't make it home tonight
Let me make love to you for the last time, baby
Wanna cherish each moment like the last
'Cause baby you're all that I have, so just in case
Just in case I don't make it home tonight
Let me make love to you for the last time, baby
Wanna cherish each moment like the last
'Cause baby you're all that I have, so just in case
Baby, you know I love you
More than anything in this whole world
You're my anything, my everything, my wife, my queen
So if something happens to me, there's something you need to know
Just in case I don't make it home tonight
Let me make love to you for the last time, baby
Wanna cherish each moment like the last
'Cause baby you're all that I have, so just in case
Just in case I don't make it home tonight
Let me make love to you for the last time, baby
Wanna cherish each moment like the last
'Cause baby you're all that I have, so just in case
Just in case I don't make it home tonight
Let me make love to you for the last time, baby
Wanna cherish each moment like the last
'Cause baby you're all that I have, so just in case
Let me make love to you for the last time, baby
Want to cherish each moment like the last
'Cause baby, you're all that I have
So just in case
Think of how we made love almost anywhere
Haven't I taken you almost everywhere
Think of all the things that, that we shared
And imagine me not there, oh, oh
Giving you more carrots than a rabbit, got you living lavish
Anything I've got, you can have it, baby I'll do magic
I'll do all I can, to keep you satisfied
So just in case I don't make it home tonight, baby
Just in case I don't make it home tonight
Let me make love to you for the last time, baby
Wanna cherish each moment like the last
'Cause baby you're all that I have, so just in case
Just in case I don't make it home tonight
Let me make love to you for the last time, baby
Wanna cherish each moment like the last
'Cause baby you're all that I have, so just in case
Haven't I made you feel so special?
As your man I've held your hand, never letting go
Let you hold the keys to the Lex, huh to drive
Gave you all you need and more as long as I'm alive
Even from the heavens up above, I'll shine out our love
Too much is never enough, oh, you're all I want
Even when I'm gone, your love will carry on
It's just that strong, so just in case
Just in case I don't make it home tonight
Let me make love to you for the last time, baby
Wanna cherish each moment like the last
'Cause baby you're all that I have, so just in case
Just in case I don't make it home tonight
Let me make love to you for the last time, baby
Wanna cherish each moment like the last
'Cause baby you're all that I have, so just in case
Baby, you know I love you
More than anything in this whole world
You're my anything, my everything, my wife, my queen
So if something happens to me, there's something you need to know
Just in case I don't make it home tonight
Let me make love to you for the last time, baby
Wanna cherish each moment like the last
'Cause baby you're all that I have, so just in case
Just in case I don't make it home tonight
Let me make love to you for the last time, baby
Wanna cherish each moment like the last
'Cause baby you're all that I have, so just in case
Just in case I don't make it home tonight
Let me make love to you for the last time, baby
Wanna cherish each moment like the last
'Cause baby you're all that I have, so just in case
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