Wyatt's first solo full-length, Descender, finds Wyatt accessing the pop storyteller side of himself while also marking a departure from his recent work with Grammy-winning production duo Bloodshy & Avant in Miike Snow. It's a lush song cycle that marries timeless instrumentation with deep confession and forward-thinking production, making classical sounds seem thoroughly modern while allowing their untempered natural beauty to still shine.
A darkened, huddled romanticism permeates the record's sweeping string arrangements and Wyatt's vulnerable vocals, hinting at beauty observed, already conquered, but unable to be re-captured or kept afloat. Much like F. Scott Fitzgerald's depiction of Gatsby, one gets the feeling of staring at the green light across the bay, wishing you could just get closer to it even if (or especially if) it means getting far away from your home, your wares, your memories. Sonically, the sprawl of the orchestra calls up Sufjan Stevens' expansive pop if it had a slicker, world-weary and love-hungry traveler behind the helm, focusing a deeper lens rather than a wider one on interpersonal connection.
Though he's had recent forays into the concert hall composing Royal Ballet of London's Carbon Life-- a collaborative piece with Mark Ronson, Alison Mosshart, and choreographer Wayne McGregor, Descender marks another personal milestone for Wyatt: these are his first works entirely written, orchestrated, and produced by himself. The pieces were performed by Wyatt and Prague's Philharmonic Orchestra as conducted by Adam Klemens, with additional appearances by John Herndon (Tortoise), Brad Truax (Interpol, Gang Gang Dance), Damon McMahon (Amen Dunes), Anthony Rossomondo (The Libertines) among others. Descender will be released worldwide on INGRID/Downtown Records April 16, 2013. INGRID is an imprint and artist collective founded in part by Wyatt and Miike Snow themselves, sharing curation duties with Lykke Li, Peter Bjorn and John, and several others.
Falling Apart
Andrew Wyatt Lyrics
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The tattoos on your face covered up your skin
Scarred from the sin and those sleepless nights
Trying to find a fight you can't win
So you chased him, traded that good life
Only got yourself another good night
Until the morning darling
Falling apart, falling apart, you know you're falling apart
Just another little lonely broken heart
How did you get so cold
(You'll never know, you 'll never know)
How did you get so cold
Life is short and you're no longer young enough
To throw around your body for a little fun
Put another photo, spend my cash
Put another photo, have a blast
Now it's gone and I'm dark and your heart is still crawling
It heals, since you kneel
And at baggage claim bawling til the morning darling
And you're right back to
Falling apart, falling apart, you know you're falling apart
Just another little lonely broken heart
How did you get so cold
(You'll never know, you'll never know)
How did you get so cold
You slip away into the morning sun
When he touches your face and your day's begun
I know you hate yourself for what, what you've done
So you push it away, it's getting harder to run
When you run so fast and you run so long
And it's all your fault cause you were never strong
It's not much of a life though darling
It's not much of a life (life)
When you're falling apart,
Falling apart, you know you're falling apart
Just another little lonely broken heart
How did you get so cold
When you're falling apart,
Falling apart, you know you're falling apart
Just another little lonely broken heart
How did you get so cold
(You'll never know, you'll never know)
Oh, oh, oh, oh oh oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh oh oh oh
You never been nothing, baby
You never been nothing, baby
Falling apart, you know you're falling apart
Just another little lonely broken heart
How did you get so cold
How did you get so cold
Falling apart, you know you're falling apart
Just another little lonely broken heart
How did you get so cold
How did you get so cold
The song "Falling Apart" is a melancholic reflection on the consequences of bad choices and the pain that comes with them. The opening stanza sets the tone for the rest of the song, as Wyatt describes the aftermath of a wild Halloween night. The singer is covered in tattoos, a sign of reckless abandon, and has scars from sin and sleepless nights. The demons of the past haunt the present, with the singer still trying to find a fight that they know they can't win. The line "traded that good life" implies that the singer was once happy and content, but made a decision to give it up for something more exciting, only to realize that they're worse off now.
Wyatt's lyrics speak to the universal human experience of making mistakes and dealing with the consequences. The chorus, with its repetition of "falling apart," reflects the singer's despair and resignation to their situation. They are just another lonely, brokenhearted person trying to figure out how they got so cold. In the bridge, Wyatt addresses the singer directly, asking why they hate themselves and why they keep running away from their mistakes. He acknowledges that it's not easy to confront your demons and make things right, but it's better than continuing to fall apart.
Overall, "Falling Apart" is a poignant reflection on the struggles of the human condition, specifically the pain and desperation that comes with making bad choices. It's a poignant reminder that, while mistakes are a part of life, it's never too late to choose a different path and try to make things right.
Line by Line Meaning
Last Halloween when the devil grinned
Referring to a past event that happened on Halloween when you were ecstatic that even the devil himself would have found amusing.
The tattoos on your face covered up your skin
Your face looks like a piece of art due to the fully inked tattoos and yet you cannot see the natural skin underneath.
Scarred from the sin and those sleepless nights
You have been left with emotional and physical scars from all the bad things you have done and have restless nights because of your conscience.
Trying to find a fight you can't win
You are constantly searching for battles to fight but deep inside you know that you can never win them.
So you chased him, traded that good life
You ran after a life full of vices and gave up the good things you had before.
Only got yourself another good night
You managed to enjoy just one more good night of carefree living.
Until the morning darling
The moment you wake up and reality hits you hard.
When you're right back to falling apart, falling apart, you know you're falling apart
You are back to your old ways of falling apart, and you already know the outcome.
Just another little lonely broken heart
You are just another person with a broken heart, feeling lonely and lost.
How did you get so cold (You'll never know, you 'll never know)
You don't know how you ended up being so cold and heartless, and you probably never will find out.
Life is short and you're no longer young enough
Life is too short, and you are not as young as you used to be.
To throw around your body for a little fun
You can no longer engage in meaningless and reckless activities just for some fleeting fun.
Put another photo, spend my cash
You try to cover up your pain by taking photos and spending money mindlessly.
Put another photo, have a blast
You keep seeking temporary happiness by taking more pictures and having a good time.
Now it's gone and I'm dark and your heart is still crawling
Now that the temporary happiness is over, you remain lost and in a dark place, while your heart is still struggling to come to terms with reality.
It heals, since you kneel, and at baggage claim bawling til the morning darling
You try to soothe your pain by praying, and even at the airport, you are crying your heart out.
You slip away into the morning sun, when he touches your face and your day's begun
You wake up the next day with the touch of his hand, but you know it will ultimately just make you slip away from your true self and reality.
I know you hate yourself for what, what you've done
You despise yourself for the things you have done and the person you have become.
So you push it away, it's getting harder to run
You try to block out your negative thoughts, but it's becoming more strenuous to ignore them.
When you run so fast and you run so long
You keep running away from your problems, but they keep catching up to you.
And it's all your fault cause you were never strong
You finally realize it's entirely your fault because you were never strong enough to face and handle your issues head-on.
It's not much of a life though darling, it's not much of a life (life)
Your life is not much of a life when you are continuously escaping your reality and inflicting pain on yourself.
When you're falling apart, falling apart, you know you're falling apart
As you continue to fall apart, you recognize that you are only spiraling downwards.
Just another little lonely broken heart
Another lonely and shattered heart among the many in the world.
How did you get so cold
How did you become this cold-hearted and distant from the world around you?
Lyrics Ā© Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: ANDREW WYATT BLAKEMORE, EMILE HAYNIE
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[Verse 1]
Last Halloween when the devil grinned
The tattoos on your face covered up your skin
Scarred from the sin and those sleepless nights
Trying to find a fight you can't win
So you chased him, traded that good life
Only got yourself another good night
Until the morning, darling
When you're right back to
[Chorus]
Falling apart, falling apart, you know you're falling apart
Just another little lonely broken heart
How did you get so cold?
(You'll never know)
How did you get so cold?
[Verse 2]
Life is short and you're no longer young enough
To throw around your body for a little fun
Put another photo, spend my cash
Put another photo, have a blast
Now it's gone and I'm dark, and your heart is still crawling
It heals, since you kneel
And at baggage claim bawling, 'till the morning darling
And you're right back to
[Chorus]
Falling apart, falling apart, you know you're falling apart
Just another little lonely broken heart
How did you get so cold?
(You'll never know)
How did you get so cold?
[Bridge]
You slip away into the morning sun
When he touches your face and your day's begun
I know you hate yourself for what, what you've done
So you push it away, it's getting harder to run
When you run so fast and you run so long
And it's all your fault 'cause you were never strong
It's not much of a life though, darling (darling)
It's not much of a life (life)
When you're
[Chorus]
Falling apart, falling apart, you know you're falling apart
Just another little lonely broken heart
How did you get so cold?
When you're falling apart
Falling apart, you know you're falling apart
Just another little lonely broken heart
How did you get so cold?
(You'll never know)
How did you get so cold?
[Outro]
You never been nothing, baby
You never been nothing, baby
[Chorus]
Falling apart, you know you're falling apart
Just another little lonely broken heart
How did you get so cold?
How did you get so cold?
Falling apart, you know you're falling apart
Just another little lonely broken heart
How did you get so cold?
How did you get so cold?
@juangea395
The music you create is awesome. I see now why Born to Die is so awesome
@IblewuponyourfaceIII
Emile Haynie is a Genius
@Reality_of_ceazer
Still listening 2023 so underrated !!
@lanasongs
I feel so blessed to know this man and his art before I die. He's truly a talented singer. This is my new jam. I could listen to his album over and over again and don't get tired (and this never happens with me). I hope you still make more videos and writing songs
@nas4799
Why this song is so underrated? It should get more views!!!
@600lloyd
i hope theirs a "wait for life" music video :D
@wassupkevin
There's*
@mattieeilers
I really like this, Emile. I'm so happy Lana turned me on to your solo stuff. Great job.
@juandavid4935
I keep coming back to this. Love it so much!!
@juandavid4935
I forgot I posted this comment. Back again