Fall
Brandy ft. Natasha Bedingfield Lyrics

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I'm at the point of almost breaking now
I've knocked on every door in this cold town
(Yeah)
The higher you go the harder you fall
If I wanna be safe then I just stay small
Wanna grow to the sky where it's beautiful
But I can't see that from the forest floor

How can I hold it together
When nothing I try makes it better
I just wanna lay here forever
'Cause if I don't get up, then I can't fall down

There is no manual for a broken heart
I want to use it but it's all in parts
(Oh)
The more you fall in, The harder to see
If this time it's different will I want to release
And I don't know if I have it in me
To love again in a face of defeat

How can I hold it together
When nothin' I try makes it better
Just wanna lay here forever
Us if I don't get up then I can't fall down
(Yeah yeah yeah, oh)
(And if I don't get up I won't let me down)

Hope is irresistible
Hope is irresistible
'Cause if I don't get up one day I will some how

Nothing I try makes it better
I just wanna lay here forever
'Cause if I don get up then I can't fall down
And if I don't get up it can let me down
(No no no)

If I can't get up now one day I will somehow
'Cause if I don't get up one day I will somehow

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Brandy's "Fall" ft. Natasha Bedingfield talk about the struggle of getting up and moving forward after facing failures and heartbreaks. The first verse highlights the feeling of exhaustion and despair, as the artist has tried every possible way to overcome the situation, but none have worked. The phrase "The higher you go, the harder you fall" suggests that the artist might have had a significant success or high point, which has made the fall even more devastating. However, the artist desires to break free from the limiting thoughts and aspirations and wants to rise "to the sky where it's beautiful," where endless possibilities exist. It signifies the struggle of balancing the fear of failure against the desire for growth.

In the second verse, the artist talks about the fear of opening up to love again after being hurt in the past. The broken heart might still be in pieces, and the artist desires to fix it, but it seems overwhelming. The line "The more you fall in, The harder to see" suggests that the more someone invests in something, the harder it becomes to see flaws or judge the situation accurately. The vulnerability of opening up again seems impossible to do, and the fear of failing once again weighs heavy. However, the artist resolves to hold on to hope, as it is irresistible and has the power to move one forward, as "If I don't get up one day, I will somehow."

Overall, the song "Fall" talks about the importance of hope and perseverance, even in the face of failures and setbacks. It conveys the idea that, even though it may seem easier to stay small and not rise to the challenges, it's essential to keep pushing oneself forward to achieve beautiful and brighter things.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm at the point of almost breaking now
I am emotionally exhausted and nearing a breaking point.

I've knocked on every door in this cold town
I have exhausted all options and feel like I have nowhere else to turn.

The higher you go the harder you fall
The more success you have, the greater the risk of failure.

If I wanna be safe then I just stay small
I can play it safe by not taking risks or trying to achieve greatness, but this will also limit my potential for success.

Wanna grow to the sky where it's beautiful
I aspire to reach my greatest potential and achieve a beautiful life.

But I can't see that from the forest floor
I am currently limited by my circumstances and cannot achieve my full potential without making changes.

How can I hold it together
I am struggling to cope with my emotions and maintain composure.

When nothing I try makes it better
I feel powerless to improve my situation despite my efforts.

I just wanna lay here forever
I am tempted to give up and remain stagnant in my current state.

'Cause if I don't get up, then I can't fall down
If I do nothing, I cannot risk further disappointment or failure.

There is no manual for a broken heart
Dealing with heartbreak and emotional pain is a difficult and personal experience without a clear path to healing.

I want to use it but it's all in parts
I want to try and fix my broken heart, but it feels like I am dealing with disjointed pieces rather than a cohesive whole.

The more you fall in, The harder to see
The deeper you immerse yourself in a situation or relationship, the harder it becomes to gain perspective on it.

If this time it's different will I want to release
If my current situation or relationship is different from previous heartbreak, will I be willing to let go of my fear and take the risk?

And I don't know if I have it in me
I am uncertain if I have the emotional strength to try and love again.

To love again in a face of defeat
To try and love again despite experiencing heartbreak in the past.

Hope is irresistible
The power of hope is strong and can motivate us to keep trying despite our struggles.

'Cause if I don't get up one day I will somehow
If I do nothing, I will still have to face the consequences of my inaction in the future.

If I can't get up now one day I will somehow
If I cannot find the strength to move forward now, I will find a way to do so eventually.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WAYNE WILKINS, NATASHA BEDINGFIELD, ANDREW FRAMPTON, STEPHEN KIPNER

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