Whilst ayokay still produces a number of Quinn XCII tracks, he has begun to focus more on his own development as an artist. Following the release of his debut EP 4ft to Infinity, he has released a number of singles, featuring artists including Chelsea Cutler and Baker Grace.
Things Fall Apart
AyokAy Lyrics
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Like you swore you'd never be the one to smoke down cigarettes
But then it strikes you when you obsess
You say you wanna change, but you don't try
You don't wanna say what's on your mind
Smoke down and your heart won't feel the rest
He won't care 'til you undress
Anything that can't explode
Things Fall Apart
Don't let go
Things Fall Apart
Don't let go
Things Fall Apart
Don't let go
Of who you are and everything you've ever known
Things Fall Apart
When the street lights low
And you pull out your phone
Now you're looking for anyone to spend the night
'Cause loneliness has an appetite
Sometimes you fail to think, you're going blind
But now you're watching life from the outside
When you're caught up on a lifestyle of the rich
Life will turn you to a hypocrite
But don't think you own
Anything that can't explode
Things Fall Apart
Don't let go
Things Fall Apart
Don't let go
Things Fall Apart
Don't let go
Of who you are and everything you've ever known
Things Fall Apart
Da, da, da-da-da-da
Da, da, da-da-da-da
Da, da, da-da-da-da
Da, da, da-da-da-da
But don't think you own
Anything that can't explode
Things Fall Apart
Don't let go
Things Fall Apart
Don't let go
Things Fall Apart
Don't let go
Of who you are and everything you've ever known
Things Fall Apart (ah)
Things Fall Apart (ah)
Things Fall Apart (ah)
Everything you've ever known
Things Fall Apart (ah)
Everything you've ever known
Things Fall Apart
The lyrics for AyokAy's song "Things Fall Apart" seem to revolve around themes of insecurity, addiction, and the struggle to maintain a sense of self-identity in the face of societal pressures. The opening lines, "The thinking bus know the way shit haunts/Like you swore you'd never be the one to smoke down cigarettes" suggest a sense of regret and disappointment in oneself for giving in to temptation and addiction. The line "He won't care 'til you undress" could represent a sense of being objectified or used by others who don't care about one's true self.
The lyrics also touch on the desire to change oneself, and the sense of frustration that can come when this change doesn't happen as quickly or easily as one might hope. The line "You say you wanna change, but you don't try" suggests a sense of apathy or resignation, and the lines "But now you're watching life from the outside/When you're caught up on a lifestyle of the rich/Life will turn you to a hypocrite" suggest a sense of dissatisfaction with the social expectations and pressures placed on individuals.
Overall, the song seems to be urging listeners not to let go of their true selves and the things they hold dear, even when faced with difficult circumstances or societal pressures.
Line by Line Meaning
The thinking bus know the way shit haunts
The inner voice is aware of the troubles that harm the mind.
Like you swore you'd never be the one to smoke down cigarettes
You promised yourself that you wouldn't give in to vices.
But then it strikes you when you obsess
But when you become fixated, it overwhelms you.
You say you wanna change, but you don't try
You claim that you want change, but you are not doing anything to make it happen.
You don't wanna say what's on your mind Smoke down and your heart won't feel the rest
You don't want to express yourself, and using drugs only numbs your emotions.
He won't care 'til you undress
The person you're interested in won't care about you until they see you naked.
But don't think you own Anything that can't explode
Don't attach yourself to things that are uncertain to last and change rapidly.
Don't let go Of who you are and everything you've ever known Things Fall Apart
Remember your roots and core values because when you forget, chaos follows.
When the street lights low And you pull out your phone Now you're looking for anyone to spend the night 'Cause loneliness has an appetite Sometimes you fail to think, you're going blind But now you're watching life from the outside
In your moments of vulnerability, you seek companionship, but instead, you become more isolated and detached from reality.
When you're caught up on a lifestyle of the rich Life will turn you into a hypocrite
If you get lost in the pursuit of wealth and status, you'll end up contradicting your values and morals.
Things Fall Apart (ah) Things Fall Apart (ah) Things Fall Apart (ah) Everything you've ever known Things Fall Apart (ah) Everything you've ever known Things Fall Apart
The chorus emphasizes that everything can come crashing down in an instant, including your identity and your world
Writer(s): Geoffrey Warburton, Sam Fischer, Alexander O'neill, Casey Chen
Contributed by Brayden J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics
Living in bars
Ignore the way shit harms
Like you swore
You'd never be one to
Smoke down cigarettes
But they distract you when you obsess
You say you wanna change, but you don't try
You don't wanna say what's on your mind
Smoke down and your heart won't feel the rest
He won't care until you undress
But don't think you own
Anything that can't explode
Things fall apart
Don't let go
Things fall apart
Don't let go
Things fall apart
Don't let go
Of who you are and everything you've ever known
Things fall apart
When the street lights low
And you pull out your phone
Now you lookin' for
Anyone to spend the night
Cause loneliness has an appetite
Sometimes you fail to think, you go in blind
And now you watch your life from the outside
And you caught up on the lifestyle of the rich
Life will turn you to a hypocrite
But don't think you own
Anything that can't explode
Things fall apart
Don't let go
Things fall apart
Don't let go
Things fall apart
Don't let go
Of who you are and everything you've ever known
Things fall apart
But don't think you own
Anything that can't explode
Things fall apart
Don't let go
Things fall apart
Don't let go
Things fall apart
Don't let go
Of who you are and everything you've ever known
Things fall apart
Things fall apart
Things fall apart
Everything you've ever known
Things fall apart
Everything you've ever known
Things fall apart
@junaidbutt712
Illenium: Good things fall apart
Ayokay: Things fall apart
@fr4cca
coming soon: fall apart
@avireau1139
@@fr4cca song of the year 2020: apart
@matthewgleeson1442
bad things fall apart
@How-To-Premium
Quinn XCII: Good Things Go
@felixfelixis2213
@@avireau1139 2021: Part and then maybe, "art"?
@w3dge115
Everything about this track is so intricate. The way the guitar tracks are woven together with one overlapping then switching to the lyrics and the cadence/melody. Such a great song. Probably my second favorite behind sleepless nights.
@Cary_On_Folks
Definitely one of my favorite artists that produces consistently good music! True artistry in a world that seems without originality.
@Blazingmikey
On acid and heard this atm. One of the best songs i have heard ❤❤
@nattypns2334
This song for chill vibe and good for summer.well done ayokay👍 from Thailand.🇹🇭