I Will Fall
Clare Bowen Lyrics
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If you wanted to work it out why'd you lock the door?
I thought I was good at loving you
But our light went out when you wanted it to
I wish you the best, I'm headed west
It's all I know to do
I will fall, I will fall if you come around
I will fall, I will fall if you come around
We said goodbye it was forever
And I spent the last year piecing my life together
Just when I think I've let you go
Your song's playing on the radio
And just like that it rushes back,
Every part of you
I will fall, I will fall if you come around
Just when I think my heartbreak settled down
I will fall, I will fall if you come around
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh
I will fall, I will fall if you come around
Just when I think my heartbreak settled down
I will fall, I will fall if you come around
Just when I think my heartbreak has settled down
I will fall, I will fall if you come around
The lyrics of "I Will Fall" by Clare Bowen & Sam Palladio speak to the struggles one faces when trying to move on from a past love. The opening lines, "I'm afraid to go up to the second floor / If you wanted to work it out, why'd you lock the door?" suggest a sense of fear and confusion. The singer is hesitant to take action because they feel unsure of the other person's intentions.
The line "I thought I was good at loving you / But our light went out when you wanted it to" highlights the idea that sometimes love is not enough to sustain a relationship. Despite the singer's efforts, the relationship still fell apart. The sentiment of wishing the other person well, "I wish you the best, I'm headed west / It's all I know to do" showcases the singer's maturity and understanding that sometimes walking away is the best option.
The chorus expresses the inner turmoil the singer still feels towards the other person. They acknowledge that even though they shouldn't fall for them again, every part of them still does. The repetition of "I will fall" emphasizes the inevitability of their attraction towards the other person and the powerlessness they feel in trying to resist it.
Overall, the song captures the difficulty of moving on from a past lover and the unexpected emotions that can resurface when encountering them again.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm afraid to go up to the second floor
I feel uneasy and hesitant to move on to the next phase of my life.
If you wanted to work it out why'd you lock the door?
You prevented us from resolving our issues by shutting me out.
I thought I was good at loving you
I believed that I had the capacity to love you fully and deeply.
But our light went out when you wanted it to
Our relationship ended because you decided to give up on it.
I wish you the best, I'm headed west
I want nothing but good things for you, and I am moving on with my life by going in a different direction.
I will fall, I will fall if you come around
I am vulnerable to relapsing into old relationship patterns and emotions if I see you again.
Just when I think my heartbreak settled down
I believe that I have moved on from the pain of our breakup, but it can resurface unexpectedly.
We said goodbye it was forever
Our parting was definitive, and I believed that we would never reunite.
And I spent the last year piecing my life together
I have been working hard to rebuild my life and move on from our relationship.
Your song's playing on the radio
I am reminded of you when I hear a song that we used to listen to together.
And just like that it rushes back, every part of you
All of my memories of our relationship and the emotions that came with it flood back when I am reminded of you.
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Carmen Joseph
They can NOT go wrong when they do a duet together!! Every song they do is PERFECTION!
Amira Newman
Yep, they definitely have THE best songs! Why aren't they on the radio?!
lauramartha3
That's how I 'discovered' Clare & Sam, also. I heard "Fade Into You", and it took my breath away. I watch "Nashville" now just to hear these two incredibly talented actors/singers perform together. This kind of instant positive reaction doesn't happen to me often, either. They're the best on the show!
Ashlynne Baker
I just want them to make a cd already... They are why I watch Nashville!
Lind Cobbs
I love the songs they sing on Nashville, can't get enough of em, about time somebody put some sentiments back in true country music.
Oliver J Chin
These 2 are so awesome together! Blend perfectly. Kudos! One of my most fav songs from Nashville!
TiggyTiggsBoo
Currently re-watching, and I'm at Deacon's party (where this is sung for the first time) absolutely adore this song. So beautiful <3
Claire Hirsch
i think gunnar and scarlett have the best songs on the show. honestly, i do.
ritasgalvez
I agree ☝🏾🥺☺️
mike mik
i would pay money just to see these 2 do a concert..and i am not a huge country music fan but this stuff is good