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.
Caught in a cold sweat
Stuck splitting hairs and drinking too much
I'm on my way to striking out
Go to sleep with the pressure of everyone watching and waiting
They're yours for the taking, but I still have my doubts
(I still have my doubts)
Before you ask which way to go, remember where you've been
Stay awake, get a grip and get out
You're safe from the weight of the world
Just take a second to set things straight
I'll be fine even though I'm not always right
I can count on the sun to shine
Dedication takes a lifetime
But dreams only last for a night
Figure it out
Boy, you're tripping so pull yourself together
Or you'll wash up like the rest
This ship is sinking
I'm thinking I'm done for
I'll watch as the sails disappear under water
'Cause I'm no captain yet (I'm no captain yet)
I said, "Before you ask which way to go, remember where you've been"
Stay awake, get a grip and get out
You're safe from the weight of the world
Just take a second to set things straight
I'll be fine even though I'm not always right
I can count on the sun to shine
Dedication takes a lifetime
But dreams only last for a night
Believe you, me
I'll give them everything
I'd tell them anything
To show them everything
Believe you, me
I'll give them everything
I'd tell them anything
To show them everything
'Cause you ain't the only ones who want to live it up
You ain't the only ones
You ain't the only ones who want to live it up
You ain't the only ones
You ain't the only ones who want to live it up
You ain't the only ones
You ain't the only ones who want to live it up
You ain't the only ones
Stay awake (wake), get a grip and get out
You're safe (safe) from the weight of the world
Just take (take) a second to set things straight
I'll be fine (fine) even though I'm not always right (right)
I can count on the sun to shine (shine)
Dedication takes a lifetime
But dreams only last for a night
Stuck splitting hairs and drinking too much
I'm on my way to striking out
Go to sleep with the pressure of everyone watching and waiting
They're yours for the taking, but I still have my doubts
(I still have my doubts)
Before you ask which way to go, remember where you've been
Stay awake, get a grip and get out
You're safe from the weight of the world
Just take a second to set things straight
I'll be fine even though I'm not always right
I can count on the sun to shine
Dedication takes a lifetime
But dreams only last for a night
Figure it out
Boy, you're tripping so pull yourself together
Or you'll wash up like the rest
This ship is sinking
I'm thinking I'm done for
I'll watch as the sails disappear under water
'Cause I'm no captain yet (I'm no captain yet)
I said, "Before you ask which way to go, remember where you've been"
Stay awake, get a grip and get out
You're safe from the weight of the world
Just take a second to set things straight
I'll be fine even though I'm not always right
I can count on the sun to shine
Dedication takes a lifetime
But dreams only last for a night
Believe you, me
I'll give them everything
I'd tell them anything
To show them everything
Believe you, me
I'll give them everything
I'd tell them anything
To show them everything
'Cause you ain't the only ones who want to live it up
You ain't the only ones
You ain't the only ones who want to live it up
You ain't the only ones
You ain't the only ones who want to live it up
You ain't the only ones
You ain't the only ones who want to live it up
You ain't the only ones
Stay awake (wake), get a grip and get out
You're safe (safe) from the weight of the world
Just take (take) a second to set things straight
I'll be fine (fine) even though I'm not always right (right)
I can count on the sun to shine (shine)
Dedication takes a lifetime
But dreams only last for a night
Lyrics submitted by thoseguiltyeyes
Stay Awake (Dreams Only Last for a Night) Lyrics as written by Jack Bassam Barakat Alexander William Gaskarth
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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this songs kinda sorta REALLY amazing. :D and alex says its about peter pan.
the acoustic version of this song is AMAZING!!! the link is below. i'm totally in love with this band!<br /> playlist.com/searchbeta/tracks(dreams%20only%20last%20for%20a%20night)%20acoustic<br /> :D
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haha yeah it is 'stuck splitting hairs'. but on the acoustic/live versions he says 'stuck bleeding here'.
nonetheless, this will forever be my favorite song by them. :] the acoustic version is amazinggg.
mmkay, i'm not sure about the lyrics, but i think it's:
Caught in a cold sweat Stuck bleeding here ... Watching and waiting they're yours for the taking ... Stay awake Get a grip and get out You're safe from the weight of the world ... Wash up like the rain This ship is sinking I'm thinking I'm done for I'll watch as the sails disappear under water because I'm no captain yet ... Cause you ain't the only one to wanna live it up You ain't the only one [? ...or what you said.. i'm not sure]
anyways, i LOVE this song.
Where can I get this song?!
CatastrophicFailure: Thanks. haha honestly, I've never really listened to the song since I've been too preoccupied with other stuff to try to find a video of it with good audio. I found the lyrics on another site and just posted them here.
well it's deffinately "stuck splitting hairs" you can here it pretty clearly but yeah. umm taylerx0 BUY IT SEPT 25!!!!!! make sure you do cuz it's gonna be the most amazing cd evaaaaa
no i have the booklet, the lyrics are right
definitely a top favorite song by them
it's a cool plus that it's about peter pan too
"i'll show them everything"