The Fall
Celtic Rumours Lyrics

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For tonight I will be there when you call
And tonight I will follow where you go
Mountain wind and valley rain brings the fall
And tonight I will be there when you call

You know, you know that it's not right
To let you stay, to stay tonight
And life goes on outside

It's a game of having pride
And you stay from here tonight

For tonight I will be there when you call
And tonight I will follow where you go
Mountain wind and valley rain brings the fall
And tonight I will be there when you call

Some say that we should always be
Apart so that we can be free
Oh come on down and drink with me
Stand up red, I'll pass
Celebrate this time of love, tonight I'll rise

For tonight I will be there when you call
And tonight I will follow where you go
Mountain wind and valley rain brings the fall
And tonight I will be there when you call

Yes, tonight I will...

And tonight I hope you fly away
And tonight I dream of what you say

Take my heart and let it go
Let me see and let it flow
Let it tick, let me know
Let me see how much you care, oh

I know, I know, I know, I know, I know it's over
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know it's real

Ooh-ooh-oooh
Ooh-ooh-oooh
Ooh-ooh-oooh

Ooh-ooh

Ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Celtic Rumours' song, "The Fall," are intriguing and poetic, exploring complex emotions and the complexities of relationships. The song seems to speak to the experience of being there for someone when they need you, even when it might not be the best thing for you. The line, "For tonight I will be there when you call, and tonight I will follow where you go," suggests a willingness to be supportive, to follow wherever the other person leads. However, there is a sense of resignation or sadness to the lyrics, as the singer acknowledges that it's not right to let the other person stay, and that life goes on outside of this relationship. They suggest it's a game of having pride, and that the other person should stay away.

The repeated lines of "For tonight I will be there when you call, and tonight I will follow where you go, mountain wind and valley rain brings the fall, and tonight I will be there when you call," create a sense of urgency and immediacy, while also referencing the passing of time and the changing of seasons. The fall may represent a difficult time in the relationship, or simply the passage of time as things change.

Overall, "The Fall" is a song that explores the ups and downs of relationships, the complexity of emotions, and the willingness to be there for someone even when it's not easy.

Line by Line Meaning

For tonight I will be there when you call
I'll be available whenever you need me tonight

And tonight I will follow where you go
I'll go wherever you lead me tonight

Mountain wind and valley rain brings the fall
The changing weather signifies the end of something

And tonight I will be there when you call
I'll continue to be there for you tonight

You know, you know that it's not right
You're aware that what we're doing isn't moral

To let you stay, to stay tonight
It's wrong to let you spend the night here

And life goes on outside
The world keeps turning regardless of our situation

It's a game of having pride
We're playing games and trying to protect our pride

And you stay from here tonight
You should stay away from me tonight

Some say that we should always be
There are people who think we should always be apart

Apart so that we can be free
Staying apart will give us freedom