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.
You seem to see our fears rise between you and me,
Walk across this road in harmony, when songbirds sing.
Deep blue sky in my dream I could almost fly.
But I don't even have to try,
When songbirds sing.
(Chorus)
When my world caves in I'll find peace within,
Hearing your voice again,
When songbirds sing.
When my world caves in and the lights go dim,
Hearing your voice again brings comfort to me.
A comfort so soothing to me.
As soothing as this melody,
When songbirds sing.
Even tide wash away all these deep blue nights.
Happiness won't seem to pass you by,
When songbirds are singing.
(Chorus)
When my world caves in I'll find peace within,
Hearing your voice again,
When songbirds sing.
When my world caves in and the lights go dim,
Hearing your voice again brings comfort to me.
Walk across this road in harmony, when songbirds sing.
Deep blue sky in my dream I could almost fly.
But I don't even have to try,
When songbirds sing.
(Chorus)
When my world caves in I'll find peace within,
Hearing your voice again,
When songbirds sing.
When my world caves in and the lights go dim,
Hearing your voice again brings comfort to me.
A comfort so soothing to me.
As soothing as this melody,
When songbirds sing.
Even tide wash away all these deep blue nights.
Happiness won't seem to pass you by,
When songbirds are singing.
(Chorus)
When my world caves in I'll find peace within,
Hearing your voice again,
When songbirds sing.
When my world caves in and the lights go dim,
Hearing your voice again brings comfort to me.
Lyrics submitted by PhOeBe*CaTeS
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