Fall
Between Home and Serenity Lyrics
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The lyrics to Between Home and Serenity's song "Fall" convey a sense of despair and disappointment. It opens with the line "when everything you'll get isn't what you wanted," which suggests that the singer has been let down in some way. They then address someone, presumably a friend or lover, who is looking at them and causing them to become "petrified." The imagery of shaking hands adds to the sense of fear and uncertainty that the singer is experiencing.
The chorus reinforces this feeling of being let down, as the singer laments that they're "falling back from what we had." This line implies that there was a connection or bond between the singer and the person they're addressing, but it's been lost or damaged in some way. The next line, "i fall off this bridge into the water," is a metaphor for the singer's feelings of being overwhelmed and drowning in their own emotions.
The bridge of the song provides some resolution, as the singer acknowledges that "we all make the same mistakes" and that they know "where we went wrong." However, the final line of the song, "did you think I would turn around? just stare you right in the face," suggests that there's still some unresolved tension or disappointment between the singer and the person they're addressing.
Overall, "Fall" is a poignant and emotionally charged song that speaks to the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of dealing with disappointment and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
when everything you'll get isn't what you wanted.
When you don't get what you hoped for, and things don't go as planned.
so then you look at me and i'm petrified.
You turn to me and I am paralyzed with fear.
my hands they won't stop shaking.
I am so nervous that my hands won't stop trembling.
tonight is all i have.
This present moment is all I have, and it feels fleeting.
can't stand i'm falling back from what we had, back from what we had.
I can't handle the fact that we're drifting apart from how things used to be.
i fall off this bridge into the water.
I've metaphorically 'fallen off a bridge' and I'm feeling stuck and overwhelmed.
hold my breath till all is silent.
I'm taking a moment to pause, and I don't want any distractions.
we all know we make the same mistakes.
As humans, we tend to repeat the same errors over and over again.
and then we know where we went wrong.
Once we realize our mistake, we can recognize where we need to improve.
and when i think out lound i don't know why.
When I vocalize my thoughts, I'm not sure where my confusion is coming from.
did you think i would turn around?
Did you expect me to change my mind or behavior?
just stare you right in the face.
I am looking directly at you, without wavering or flinching.
Contributed by Henry Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.