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.
Let me take the fall
Let me take the blame
Let me carry you from hell
To home again.
Let me walk for you
When your legs are weak
Let me find the words for you
When you can't speak
CHORUS:
Let me be your armor
Let me be your shield
Let me take away the pain you feel (your armor)
Let me be the light
That guides your way through darkest night
Let me be your armor.
Let me take the blows
That were meant for you
Let me help you with the trials
You're going through
Let me keep you safe
From the world outside
Let me wipe away the tears
That fill your eyes
(CHORUS)
Let me keep you from
Experience you need
Let me bind you with my selfishness
And greed
Let me stifle you
Let me have control
Let me smother
Every aspect of your soul
(CHORUS)
Let me take the blame
Let me carry you from hell
To home again.
Let me walk for you
When your legs are weak
Let me find the words for you
When you can't speak
CHORUS:
Let me be your armor
Let me be your shield
Let me take away the pain you feel (your armor)
Let me be the light
That guides your way through darkest night
Let me be your armor.
Let me take the blows
That were meant for you
Let me help you with the trials
You're going through
Let me keep you safe
From the world outside
Let me wipe away the tears
That fill your eyes
(CHORUS)
Let me keep you from
Experience you need
Let me bind you with my selfishness
And greed
Let me stifle you
Let me have control
Let me smother
Every aspect of your soul
(CHORUS)
Lyrics submitted by master01kaine
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