The Fall
David \"Monsta\" Lynch Lyrics


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So can I tell you a little bit about myself
My armour's worn too thin
Don't want to think
I gotta stop for a while

So can she tell him a little bit about herself
Her patience's wearing out but she want him to realise
[Chorus]
But I fall so hard it makes me cry out..
So, can he tell her a little bit about himself
He doesn't want to hurt, he wants to start again and be ok

So they tell me a little about themselves
A love that lasts a life, the joy she brings him at the end of the day

[Chorus]





But I fall so hard it makes me cry out

Overall Meaning

The first verse of "The Fall" by David Lynch introduces two characters, one of whom is the singer. The singer admits that their "armour's worn too thin" - that is, they are feeling vulnerable and their usual means of protection is no longer working for them. They don't want to think, they want to take a break and stop for a while. The second character is not explicitly defined, but it is suggested that she wants to tell the first character about herself. However, her "patience's wearing out" - perhaps because the singer is not showing enough interest in her.


The chorus of "The Fall" repeats the phrase "But I fall so hard it makes me cry out." This could be interpreted in several ways - perhaps the singer is falling in love, or they are experiencing some other kind of intense emotional response. It may also indicate that the singer is in pain or struggling in some way, and they are expressing this to the other character.


In the second verse of the song, the roles are reversed - it is the second character who wants to tell the first character about herself. She wants him to realize something, but it is not clear what. The third verse is a bit more abstract, with the singer referring to "they" - presumably the two characters mentioned before - and describing a love that lasts a lifetime.


Overall, "The Fall" seems to be a melancholic reflection on relationships, vulnerability, and the intensity of emotion. The repeated line "But I fall so hard it makes me cry out" adds a sense of drama and urgency to the song.


Line by Line Meaning

So can I tell you a little bit about myself
I want to open up and share some personal information with you.


My armor's worn too thin
I feel vulnerable and exposed, like my defenses are down.


Don't want to think
I need a break from all the mental noise and stress.


I gotta stop for a while
I need to take a break and focus on self-care.


So can she tell him a little bit about herself
She wants to reveal some personal details to him so he can understand her better.


Her patience's wearing out but she wants him to realize
While she's getting frustrated with him, she hopes he'll come to an understanding on his own.


But I fall so hard it makes me cry out..
She's so deeply invested in their relationship that it causes her intense emotional pain.


So, can he tell her a little bit about himself
He wants to share some background information with her to build trust and deepen their connection.


He doesn't want to hurt, he wants to start again and be ok
He's been hurt before and hopes to move forward with her by his side, healed and happy.


So they tell me a little about themselves
They confide in me about their enduring love and the joy they bring each other.


A love that lasts a life, the joy she brings him at the end of the day
Their love is profound, and she is a source of comfort and happiness for him.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES SMITH, MIKE CHESSER, NAHUM GRYMES, ANNA WRIGHT, ADAM GIBBS, LUKE AUSTIN, CORY GREEN

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