"Fall to Pieces" is a song by Avril Lavigne, and was the fifth and final si… Read Full Bio ↴"Fall to Pieces" is a song by Avril Lavigne, and was the fifth and final single from her second album, Under My Skin (2004); it was the fourth single in the United States. It was produced and written by Avril Lavigne and Raine Maida. It was Lavigne's least successful single in the U.S., but it was a massive success in Canada. The music video shoot for the single was cancelled.
"Fall to Pieces" wasn't released in the United Kingdom, but it peaked at number seven on the Canadian BDS Airplay Chart, her third successful single in Canada after "Nobody's Home" and "Don't Tell Me". It peaked at number sixteen in South Africa. Lavigne did not promote the single, and consequently it failed to chart on U.S. Billboard Hot 100; it peaked at number six on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, and at number fifty-five on the Billboard Pop 100; However without video the single played a lot in radios all over US, Canada and Latinamerica.

Fall to Pieces
Avril Lavigne Lyrics

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I looked away
Then I looked back at you
You tried to say
Things that you can't undo

If I had my way
I'd never get over you
Today's the day

I pray that we make it through
Make it through the fall
Make it through it all

And I don't want to fall to pieces
I just want to sit and stare at you
I don't want to talk about it
And I don't want a conversation
I just want to cry in front of you
I don't want to talk about it
'Cause I'm in love with you

You're the only one
I'd be with 'til the end
When I come undone
You bring me back again
Back under the stars
Back into your arms

And I don't want to fall to pieces
I just want to sit and stare at you
I don't want to talk about it
And I don't want a conversation
I just want to cry in front of you
I don't want to talk about it
'Cause I'm in love with you

Want to know who you are
Want to know where to start
I want to know what this means
Want to know how you feel
Want to know what is real
I want to know everything, everything

And I don't want to fall to pieces
I just want to sit and stare at you
I don't want to talk about it
And I don't want a conversation
I just want to cry in front of you
I don't want to talk about it

And I don't want to fall to pieces
I just want to sit and stare at you
I don't want to talk about it
And I don't want a conversation
I just want to cry in front of you
I don't want to talk about it
'Cause I'm in love with you

I'm in love with you
'Cause I'm in love with you

I'm in love with you
I'm in love with you

Overall Meaning

In "Fall to Pieces," Avril Lavigne describes wanting to hold onto a relationship that is falling apart. She begins by looking away from her partner, only to look back and hear things that can't be taken back. If it were up to her, she would never get over the relationship, and she hopes they can make it through the struggle together. She doesn't want to fall apart, but just wants to silently admire her partner and cry in front of them without having to discuss the problems of their relationship. She just wants to know everything about their relationship and what it means, but most importantly she realizes that she is in love with her partner and doesn't want to lose them.

The song is a powerful expression of the struggle and pain that comes with trying to hold onto a relationship that is no longer working. It conveys the desire to hold onto a person with everything one has, even when it is clear that it is time to let go. It reveals a sense of longing for connection and understanding, even when conversations about the problems seem too difficult to have. The lyrics dig deep into the heart of what it means to be in love with someone and the vulnerability that often accompanies it.

Line by Line Meaning

I looked away
I briefly shifted my attention from you

Then I looked back at you
Then I returned my gaze to you

You tried to say
You attempted to communicate

Things that you can't undo
Things that you cannot reverse

If I had my way
If I could control the situation

I'd never get over you
I would never move on from you

Today's the day
This present day is significant

I pray that we make it through
I hope that we can get through this

Make it through the fall
Get through this difficult time

Make it through it all
Overcome all the challenges

And I don't want to fall to pieces
I don't want to break down emotionally

I just want to sit and stare at you
I just want to quietly observe and contemplate you

I don't want to talk about it
I don't want to discuss the situation

And I don't want a conversation
I don't want to have a dialogue

I just want to cry in front of you
I just want to express my emotions in your presence

'Cause I'm in love with you
Because I have strong feelings for you

You're the only one
You are the sole person

I'd be with 'til the end
I would remain with you until the end

When I come undone
When I am falling apart

You bring me back again
You help me recover and feel normal again

Back under the stars
Back in a romantic setting

Back into your arms
Back in your embrace

Want to know who you are
Desire to understand your identity

Want to know where to start
Want guidance on where to begin

I want to know what this means
I want to comprehend the significance of this situation

Want to know how you feel
Want to understand your emotions

Want to know what is real
Desire to know the truth

I want to know everything, everything
I want to have complete information and understanding

I'm in love with you
I have romantic feelings for you

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Maida, Avril Lavigne

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