I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down
Elvis Costello \/ The Attractions Lyrics
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I'm a man who's been hurt a little too much
And I've tasted the bitterness of my own tears
Sadness is all my lonely heart can feel
[Chorus]
I can't stand up for falling down
I can't stand up for falling down
Simple though love is
Still it confused me
Why I'm not loved the way I should be
Now I've lived with heartaches
And I've roomed with fear
I've dealt with despair
And I've wrestled with tears
[Chorus]
The vow that we made
You broke it in two
But that don't stop me from loving you
[Chorus]
The opening lines of the song "I can't stand up for falling down" by Elvis Costello & The Attractions convey a strong emotional intensity. The lyricist is someone who has been deeply hurt, and the bitterness and sadness they have experienced is evident in the words. The emotions are relatable to anyone who has been through a difficult breakup or a rough patch in their relationship.
As the lyrics move into the chorus, we see the repetition of the phrase "I can't stand up for falling down." This repetition emphasizes the idea that the hurt and pain are truly overwhelming and unrelenting. The feeling of being unable to stand up is a metaphor for the helplessness that one can feel in the aftermath of a break-up or relationship troubles.
In the second verse, the complexity of love is highlighted as the lyricist admits that, even though they have experienced heartache and fear, they still do not understand why they are not loved the way they deserve to be. The themes of despair and wrestling with tears are also present, as the heartbreak continues to weigh heavily on the songwriter.
The final line of the song "But that don't stop me from loving you" represents a powerful statement of unconditional love. Despite the pain and hurt caused by the other person, the singer is unable to stop loving them. It is a poignant reminder of the complexities of human relationships and the power of love to overcome even the most difficult circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the living result
I am the product of my past experiences and the pain that I have endured
I'm a man who's been hurt a little too much
I am a man who has been hurt so many times that the pain has become a part of me
And I've tasted the bitterness of my own tears
I have experienced such deep sadness that I have cried my own bitter tears
Sadness is all my lonely heart can feel
I am so consumed by sadness and loneliness that it's all I can feel in my heart
I can't stand up for falling down
I am unable to cope with the emotional pain of constantly falling down and failing to pick myself up
Simple though love is
Even though love should be easy and straightforward,
Still it confused me
I am still unclear about how to give and receive love in a way that makes sense to me
Why I'm not loved the way I should be
I am unsure why I am not receiving the kind of love that I believe I deserve
Now I've lived with heartaches
I have endured many instances of emotional pain and heartbreak
And I've roomed with fear
I have lived alongside constant anxiety and fear
I've dealt with despair
I have experienced feelings of hopelessness and extreme sadness
And I've wrestled with tears
I have struggled to keep my emotions under control and have often cried as a result
The vow that we made
The promise that we made to each other
You broke it in two
You failed to uphold your end of the bargain and destroyed our commitment
But that don't stop me from loving you
Even though you have hurt me deeply, I still love you regardless
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HOMER BANKS, ALLEN ALVOID JONES, JR.
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LYRICS:
I'm the living result
I'm a man who's been hurt a little too much
And I've tasted the bitterness of my own tears
Sadness is all my lonely heart can feel
I can't stand up for falling down
I can't stand up for falling down
Simple though love is
Still it confused me
Why I'm not loved the way I should be
Now I've lived with heartaches
And I've roomed with fear
I've dealt with despair
And I've wrestled with tears
I can't stand up for falling down
I can't stand up for falling down
The vow that we made
You broke it in two
But that don't stop me from loving you
I can't stand up for falling down
I can't stand up for falling down
@drewcampbell8555
Featuring choreography that knocks 'Thriller' into a cocked hat.
@johnhopkinson9172
Iamadouble amputee
@avidnongetit8710
Elvis Hated doing this Video...but I freaking LOVE love LOVED it
A teenager Knows these Lyrics!!
@user-zz9xg2ps4t
That dog on a leash had the best moves!
@darrenrees6790
😂
@duffbaker9554
@@avidnongetit8710 Didn't know that he hated doing this video. Looks like he and the band are having a good time doing it.
@jamesmegill
My Sister Sara, RIP loved this man's music. It's strange to hear a song and be transported in time. My sis sitting on her bed, looking at magazines, listening to Elvis Costello. Not usual I suppose? But. It's certainly sucks losing family
@JHollowayNetwork
This was originally a Sam & Dave song, but Costello had enough intensity to make it his own.
@georgewaters456
man, this whole record astounds me more now than it did when it first came out.... that's when you know you've really achieved something special because it becomes timeless.
Thank you Elvis and Steve, Bruce, Peter... you've succeeded in bringing me up from a youth right into being a senior !! cheers.....
@SundaeExpress
Yeah, it's a great cover, isn't it.