1) Butterfinger was the … Read Full Bio ↴There are three known artists by this name.
1) Butterfinger was the original name of a Bradford-based rock trio. They released an EP under this name before changing their name to Psychosonic 3.
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2) Butterfinger is also the name of a Canadian band who have released an album of the same name.
(http://www.angelfire.com/indie/butterfinger/main.html - fansite)
3) Butter finger is also Miztani Yukimasa, a Japanese artist most known for the modern jazz track "Wanna Go Somewhere And Chill?", which has appeared on a few compilation albums, notably on Hed Kandi Records.
Fall
Butterfinger Lyrics
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Now that its gone?
There's nobody left to call you anymore
Its all coming down on you, its all raining down,
Did you have anymore to say?
You've lost all there is to lose
So what are you gonna do.
If your cup is empty
I will fill it up,
And I will come around and pick you up
If you fall, fall, fall. If you fall fall fall.
Now Saturday came and went,
Like every day goes. (every day, every day)
Days never last that long,
Only those.
You took all my pictures down,
''cause your thinking it might make you feel better
To pretend.
But its just the same old room,
So what are you going to do?
[Chorus]
Oh ya, oh ya, oh ya hey
(I'll pick you up if you fall,
I'll pick you up if you fall)
You can't come down,
And you won't turn around.
Now that you're gone are you still moving on.
Did you fall, fall, fall?
[Chorus]
Oh hey, oh ya oh ya hey
(I'll pick you up if you fall x4)
The lyrics of "Fall" by Butterfinger appear to be directed towards someone who has just experienced a significant loss or disappointment. The first stanza poses the question, "What are you gonna do, now that it's gone?" which suggests that the person has lost something or someone important. The next line "There's nobody left to call you anymore" implies that they no longer have people to rely on for support. The line "Its all coming down on you, its all raining down" adds to the feeling of despair, as if everything is crashing down on them.
The lines "You've lost all there is to lose, so what are you gonna do?" further emphasize that the person has hit rock bottom and has nothing left. The chorus offers a glimmer of hope, with the line "If your cup is empty, I will fill it up, and I will come around and pick you up" suggesting that the singer is there to offer support and help the person get back on their feet if they fall.
The second stanza brings up the passing of time and how it can feel like every day is just the same as the last, with "Saturday came and went, like every day goes". The line "Days never last that long, only those" could be interpreted as the idea that the good times always seem to pass quickly while the bad times drag on. The lyrics "You took all my pictures down, 'cause you're thinking it might make you feel better to pretend" speaks to the idea of denial and trying to cope with the loss by pretending it didn't happen.
The final lines of the song, "You can't come down, and you won't turn around. Now that you're gone are you still moving on. Did you fall, fall, fall?" leave the listener with a sense of uncertainty – has the person been able to move on or are they still stuck in the same place?
Overall, the lyrics of "Fall" by Butterfinger are poignant and evoke a sense of empathy for someone who is going through a difficult time.
Line by Line Meaning
What are you gonna to do,
After realizing that it's all gone, what plans do you have for your future?
Now that its gone?
With everything that mattered now missing or removed, what are you going to do?
There's nobody left to call you anymore
Since those who would normally have much contact with you are gone now, who do you talk to?
Its all coming down on you, its all raining down,
Everything is hitting you at once, and it feels like an overwhelming burden.
Did you have anymore to say?
Do you have anything left you want to mention or contribute?
You've lost all there is to lose
You've already lost everything that was dear to you.
So what are you gonna do.
What choices do you still have despite losing everything?
[Chorus:]
Chorus begins
If your cup is empty
When you are drained, and have nothing left to give
I will fill it up,
I would be more than happy to replenish and help you get back on track.
And I will come around and pick you up
I'll always be there for you, to offer you the support you need.
If you fall, fall, fall. If you fall fall fall.
No matter how many times you fall, I'll always be there to help you get back up.
Now Saturday came and went,
Time flew by without a care, and Saturday was gone.
Like every day goes. (every day, every day)
Like every other day, with no difference or changes.
Days never last that long,
Days quickly pass by; it feels like they never last long.
Only those.
The days that you see every time, and just those days.
You took all my pictures down,
You removed every memory, photo or object that reminds you of me.
''cause your thinking it might make you feel better
The idea is to come to terms with it and move on, in the hopes that it soothes you.
To pretend.
To feign that you are all right, despite the sorrow in your heart.
But its just the same old room,
Even though you've removed everything, everything else still stays the same as it always was.
So what are you going to do?
What can you do; it's tough to change everything all at once.
[Chorus]
The chorus begins again.
Oh ya, oh ya, oh ya hey
The chorus continues, clearly repeating the main theme and idea of the song.
(I'll pick you up if you fall,
I'll lend you a helping hand trying to ensure you don't end up in trouble.
I'll pick you up if you fall)
If you fall, don't worry, I'm there to give you a helping hand.
You can't come down,
When you're too far up, you're unable to come down
And you won't turn around.
Despite everything that's happened, and everyone that's gone, you can't turn around.
Now that you're gone are you still moving on.
Even though you've moved on from the past, do you still have the strength to press on?
Did you fall, fall, fall?
Have you lost your footing and fallen?
[Chorus]
Chorus begins again.
Oh hey, oh ya oh ya hey
The chorus repeats.
(I'll pick you up if you fall x4)
I'll be there for you whenever you need me, I'll catch you when you fall.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DUNCAN KILBURN, JOHN ASHTON, RICHARD BUTLER, ROGER NICHOLAS MORRIS, TIMOTHY BUTLER, VINCENT DAVEY
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