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.
She said I'm not pointing fingers
He said yes you are
Cause you wouldn't bring it up if you weren't
If I told you I've been walking out in the dark night thinking
Would you take this truth this alcohol is worth
Oh I can't change what's done is done
But I can tell you this
Not a day goes by that I don't curse myself and all my sins
And I need you to hold on to while this part of me is dying
No I haven't kicked the demons that haunt me
I'm trying
I'm trying
She sat down on the floor
Said I wish that I was stronger
Right now I feel as fragile as glass
And I want to believe you believe what's held you has freed you
And I hate these doubts that keep on coming back
My parents think I'm crazy
For staying here this long
But there's nothing more I want for us than to prove to them they're wrong
I don't want to be afraid I don't want to think you're lying
Though I haven't found the faith that I need
I'm trying
I'm trying
He asked do you want me to leave
Cause if you do you know I will
But she said much to his disbelief
No I love you still
Oh I love you still
He said I don't know why I've been the fool
But I can tell you this
Not a day goes by that I don't curse myself and all my sins
Then he dropped down to his knees
By now they both were crying
He said I haven't been the man I want to be
But I'm trying
I'm trying
Oh I'm trying
Oh I'm trying
He said yes you are
Cause you wouldn't bring it up if you weren't
If I told you I've been walking out in the dark night thinking
Would you take this truth this alcohol is worth
Oh I can't change what's done is done
But I can tell you this
Not a day goes by that I don't curse myself and all my sins
And I need you to hold on to while this part of me is dying
No I haven't kicked the demons that haunt me
I'm trying
I'm trying
She sat down on the floor
Said I wish that I was stronger
Right now I feel as fragile as glass
And I want to believe you believe what's held you has freed you
And I hate these doubts that keep on coming back
My parents think I'm crazy
For staying here this long
But there's nothing more I want for us than to prove to them they're wrong
I don't want to be afraid I don't want to think you're lying
Though I haven't found the faith that I need
I'm trying
I'm trying
He asked do you want me to leave
Cause if you do you know I will
But she said much to his disbelief
No I love you still
Oh I love you still
He said I don't know why I've been the fool
But I can tell you this
Not a day goes by that I don't curse myself and all my sins
Then he dropped down to his knees
By now they both were crying
He said I haven't been the man I want to be
But I'm trying
I'm trying
Oh I'm trying
Oh I'm trying
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