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.
In the morning
The battle for endurance has been lost
Sold my worth and dignity the same
I am shade
And essence of corroding time
So pale next to my love
In every way
Meaningless scar
Through the evening
Where our wisdom turns to rust
Fill the gap with lost integrity
I become the one you haven't seen for years
Liberating rain
Two shots and I need more
Adapt to the flow
A taste of the void
Get back and focus again
More of the fire
It churns the blood
The waves of dependence
Await to be slain
By memories of old
The battle for endurance has been lost
Sold my worth and dignity the same
I am shade
And essence of corroding time
So pale next to my love
In every way
Meaningless scar
Through the evening
Where our wisdom turns to rust
Fill the gap with lost integrity
I become the one you haven't seen for years
Liberating rain
Two shots and I need more
Adapt to the flow
A taste of the void
Get back and focus again
More of the fire
It churns the blood
The waves of dependence
Await to be slain
By memories of old
Lyrics submitted by cyruskh666, edited by EmperorPear
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