Rise & Fall
Count Basic Lyrics


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Many weeks have passed
Since we broke up and you left
No, you didn't break my heart apart
We just didn't give our best
What's good is gone,it's over now
You took it all and gave it up
Never thought about what we were losing
With you I was so sure
But now there ain't no cure
The rise and fall of love
Whatever it may take
I surely want you back
The rise and fall of love
Time and time again I asked myself
If you feel it the way I do
Are you missin' me like I miss you
Are you tryin' to be cool
I wonder why we couldn't make it




We could have been so good together
I just can't believe that it's all over

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Count Basic's song "Rise & Fall" deal with the aftermath of a failed relationship. The singer reflects on the time that has passed since the break-up and wonders why they couldn't make it work. The lines "What's good is gone, it's over now / You took it all and gave it up" convey a sense of regret and loss, as the singer realizes the value of what they had only after it's gone.


The chorus, "The rise and fall of love / Whatever it may take / I surely want you back / The rise and fall of love", expresses a desire to reconcile and start over, despite the challenges and the uncertainty that come with any relationship. The use of the verb "rise" suggests a sense of hope or optimism, while the verb "fall" implies the risk of disappointment or failure.


In the second verse, the singer addresses their former partner directly, asking if they miss them and if they are "trying to be cool" in their attempts to move on. This suggests a sense of frustration and confusion on the part of the singer, who is unsure about the other person's feelings and motives. The final line, "I just can't believe that it's all over", conveys a sense of disbelief or denial about the end of the relationship.


Overall, the lyrics of "Rise & Fall" are introspective and emotional, conveying a complex mix of regret, hope, and uncertainty in the aftermath of a failed romance.


Line by Line Meaning

Many weeks have passed
It's been a long time since we broke up and parted ways.


Since we broke up and you left
Ever since you left me and our relationship ended.


No, you didn't break my heart apart
You didn't hurt me severely, but the relationship still ended.


We just didn't give our best
Our relationship didn't work because we both put in inadequate effort.


What's good is gone, it's over now
The things that we cherished about our relationship have vanished, and it's all over now.


You took it all and gave it up
You removed everything from the relationship and then ended it.


Never thought about what we were losing
We didn't consider the value of our relationship before it was too late.


With you I was so sure
I was positive about our relationship when I was with you.


But now there ain't no cure
There is no remedy or solution to heal the pain of our lost relationship.


The rise and fall of love
The cyclical nature of romantic relationships, including their highs and lows.


Whatever it may take
No matter what it requires, I am determined to obtain your love once more.


I surely want you back
Without a doubt, I want to rekindle our relationship and have you back in my life.


Time and time again I asked myself
Repeatedly and often I questioned myself and pondered about our relationship.


If you feel it the way I do
Whether you feel the same way that I do about our relationship.


Are you missin' me like I miss you
Do you miss me as much as I miss you?


Are you tryin' to be cool
Are you pretending like you don't care or avoiding showing your true emotions?


I wonder why we couldn't make it
I question why we couldn't sustain and flourish in our relationship.


We could have been so good together
If we had worked on our relationship, we would have been a great couple.


I just can't believe that it's all over
I find it tough to accept and understand that our relationship has ended.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CRAIG ASHLEY DAVID, DOMINIC MILLER

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