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.
Ohhh fall
I am marching across the ocean
I won't fall
The ice is evaporating still
I'm just looking for shelter
You're just holding my hand if I hold you
You don't have to belong here
We'll just know when it's right
We'll just know when it's right
When it's right
Ohhh girl
You're already a picture of my will
You're my girl
Can we try to be here just for awhile
I'm just looking for shelter
You're just holding my hand if I hold you
You don't have to belong here
We'll just know when it's right
We'll just know when it's right
When it's right
Break the ocean into two and I'll know what to do
Bring me closer to you and I'll know what to do
I'm just looking for shelter
You're just holding my hand if I hold you
You don't have to belong here
We'll just know when it's right
We'll just know when it's right
We'll just know when it's right
We'll just know when it's right
I am marching across the ocean
I won't fall
The ice is evaporating still
I'm just looking for shelter
You're just holding my hand if I hold you
You don't have to belong here
We'll just know when it's right
We'll just know when it's right
When it's right
Ohhh girl
You're already a picture of my will
You're my girl
Can we try to be here just for awhile
I'm just looking for shelter
You're just holding my hand if I hold you
You don't have to belong here
We'll just know when it's right
We'll just know when it's right
When it's right
Break the ocean into two and I'll know what to do
Bring me closer to you and I'll know what to do
I'm just looking for shelter
You're just holding my hand if I hold you
You don't have to belong here
We'll just know when it's right
We'll just know when it's right
We'll just know when it's right
We'll just know when it's right
Lyrics submitted by Miracle Sun, edited by djmastermind
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“Plastic Bag” is a song about searching for an escape from personal problems and hoping to find it in the lively atmosphere of a Saturday night party. Ed Sheeran tells the story of his friend and the myriad of troubles he is going through. Unable to find any solutions, this friend seeks a last resort in a party and the vanity that comes with it.
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I think.
ohh shit yeaa thats right! hahaha
they don't sing "oh paul" they sing "Oh fall"
this is my favorite GOW song. Amazing live.
oh paul? haha I don't think that's what they say. I'm pretty sure it's 'oh fall'