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.
I carved your name
In an old, old tree,
But the council chopped it down
Because it was filled with disease.
And I sent you a thousand messages,
But not a single one got through...
Please,
Give me something;
Something to hold on to.
Give me something,
That links me to you.
Give me something;
Something to hold on to,
And I'll wear your wedding ring for a lifetime.
I�ve seen a place
Where your fingers lock with mine.
But the view it disappeared,
As my alarm clock hit the time.
And I've made a million wishes now,
But not a single one�s come true...
Please,
Give me something;
Something to hold on to.
Give me something,
That links me to you.
Give me something;
Something to hold on to,
And I'll wear your wedding ring for a lifetime.
Please,
Give me something;
Something to hold on to.
Give me something,
That links me to you.
Give me something;
Something to hold on to.
Give me something,
That links me to you.
Give me something...
Give me something...
Give me something...
Give me something...
In an old, old tree,
But the council chopped it down
Because it was filled with disease.
And I sent you a thousand messages,
But not a single one got through...
Please,
Give me something;
Something to hold on to.
Give me something,
That links me to you.
Give me something;
Something to hold on to,
And I'll wear your wedding ring for a lifetime.
I�ve seen a place
Where your fingers lock with mine.
But the view it disappeared,
As my alarm clock hit the time.
And I've made a million wishes now,
But not a single one�s come true...
Please,
Give me something;
Something to hold on to.
Give me something,
That links me to you.
Give me something;
Something to hold on to,
And I'll wear your wedding ring for a lifetime.
Please,
Give me something;
Something to hold on to.
Give me something,
That links me to you.
Give me something;
Something to hold on to.
Give me something,
That links me to you.
Give me something...
Give me something...
Give me something...
Give me something...
Lyrics submitted by x__Jasper
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Their EP came out today! :) I'm listening to this song right now... As far as the lyrics go, I think it's pretty self explanatory. It's a fairly simple song, but a gorgeous one at that. I love the metaphor in the first couple of lines. It's very striking. I think a lot of people can relate to this song; it's the common feeling of just wanting to be connected to someone. I love it.
First of all, I love every song I've heard from this band so far.
This song in particular seems to be about a widower, evidenced by the line: "I'll wear your wedding ring for a lifetime." It makes the metaphor about the old oak tree even more poignant, that he thought their love would last forever but didn't count on her getting sick and dying. It's very sad.
My favorite line is in the second verse: "the view it disappeared as my alarm clock hit the time." indicating that she haunts his dreams.
"Give me something" takes on a grasping-out-at-straws meaning, though I'm not sure what he's expecting (maybe he doesn't either). Yes, he is definitely longing for connection. I can't say he has much hope. Again, very sad.
But all these feelings have to go somewhere I suppose...