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.
Looking into your eyes, I know I'm right
If there's anything worth my love, it's worth a fight
We only get one chance
But nothing ties our hands
You're what I want
Listen to me
Nothing I want's out of my reach
(I'm free) Heaven helps the man who fights his fear
Love's the only thing that keeps me here
You're the reason that I'm hanging on
My heart's staying where my heart belongs
(I'm free)
Running away will never make you free
And nothing we sign is any kind of guarantee
I wanna hold you now
I won't hold you down
Shaking the past, making my breaks
Taking control
That's what it takes
(I'm free) Heaven helps the man who fights his fear
Love's the only thing that keeps me here (I'm free)
You're the reason that I'm hanging on
My heart's staying where my heart belongs
(I'm free)
I wanna hold you now
I won't hold you down
You're what I want
Listen to me
Nothing I want's out of my reach
(I'm free) Heaven helps the man who fights his fear
Love's the only thing that keeps me here
You're the reason that I'm hanging on
My heart's staying where my heart belongs
(I'm free) Heaven helps the man who fights his fear
Love's the only thing that keeps me here
You're the reason that I'm hanging on
My heart's staying where my heart belongs
(I'm free) Heaven helps the man who fights his fear
Love's the only thing that keeps me here
If there's anything worth my love, it's worth a fight
We only get one chance
But nothing ties our hands
You're what I want
Listen to me
Nothing I want's out of my reach
(I'm free) Heaven helps the man who fights his fear
Love's the only thing that keeps me here
You're the reason that I'm hanging on
My heart's staying where my heart belongs
(I'm free)
Running away will never make you free
And nothing we sign is any kind of guarantee
I wanna hold you now
I won't hold you down
Shaking the past, making my breaks
Taking control
That's what it takes
(I'm free) Heaven helps the man who fights his fear
Love's the only thing that keeps me here (I'm free)
You're the reason that I'm hanging on
My heart's staying where my heart belongs
(I'm free)
I wanna hold you now
I won't hold you down
You're what I want
Listen to me
Nothing I want's out of my reach
(I'm free) Heaven helps the man who fights his fear
Love's the only thing that keeps me here
You're the reason that I'm hanging on
My heart's staying where my heart belongs
(I'm free) Heaven helps the man who fights his fear
Love's the only thing that keeps me here
You're the reason that I'm hanging on
My heart's staying where my heart belongs
(I'm free) Heaven helps the man who fights his fear
Love's the only thing that keeps me here
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