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.
Yesterday
Once again
I fell down and broke a friend
Words were said
Out of place
And I hope that it's not too late
To right this wrong
Cause I was wrong
I struck the match
And I burned the bridge
And I'm to blame for all of it
I lost your trust
When I drew my sword
This distance is my just reward
Can I undo the damage done
damage done
Couldn't sleep
Part of me
Was crying out from hurtin' you
So afraid
You would say
There is nothing I can do
To right this wrong
'cause I was wrong
I struck the match
And I burned the bridge
And I'm to blame for all of it
I lost your trust
When I drew my sword
This distance is my just reward
Can I undo the damage done
damage done
Listen friend
I must confess
You deserve more
And I gave you less
As It tears me up
That I let you down
I'm sorry
I'm sorry
'cause I struck the match
And I burned the bridge
And I'm to blame for all of it
I lost your trust
When I drew my sword
This distance is my just reward
Can I undo the damage done
damage done
I'm sorry
Once again
I fell down and broke a friend
Words were said
Out of place
And I hope that it's not too late
To right this wrong
Cause I was wrong
I struck the match
And I burned the bridge
And I'm to blame for all of it
I lost your trust
When I drew my sword
This distance is my just reward
Can I undo the damage done
damage done
Couldn't sleep
Part of me
Was crying out from hurtin' you
So afraid
You would say
There is nothing I can do
To right this wrong
'cause I was wrong
I struck the match
And I burned the bridge
And I'm to blame for all of it
I lost your trust
When I drew my sword
This distance is my just reward
Can I undo the damage done
damage done
Listen friend
I must confess
You deserve more
And I gave you less
As It tears me up
That I let you down
I'm sorry
I'm sorry
'cause I struck the match
And I burned the bridge
And I'm to blame for all of it
I lost your trust
When I drew my sword
This distance is my just reward
Can I undo the damage done
damage done
I'm sorry
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