Falling Apart
Emile Hayne Lyrics
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When you know that all I want is to make your money grow?
You're like a baby who don't got nowhere to go
I feel you eyeing me
You keep it on the low
But I can't let you in
And I can't keep you out
But it never comes around
And I can't hear you call
And I can't hear me shout
I wait for it to break
But it never comes around
Don't know me
I'm lonely
Why you make me take that shit to put on that evening show
When you know I don't need it?
Better than your version blow
You're like a baby, don't know better
You don't know
You drag me down, you try to keep it on the low
But I can't let you in
And I can't keep you out
I wait for life to win
But it never comes around
And I can't hear you call
And I can't hear me shout
I wait for it to break
But it never comes around
Feel like I'm falling apart
Would you tell me?
Would you tell me?
Would you tell me?
But I can't let you in
And I can't keep you out
I wait for life to win
But it never comes around
And I can't hear you call
And I can't hear me shout
I wait for it to break
But it never comes around
Don't know me
I'm lonely
The theme of Emile Hayne's song "Falling Apart" seems to be a sense of dissatisfaction with life and the people around him. The lyrics are a plea to someone to show him a way out of the emptiness that he feels. Hayne sings about being forced to work hard to put on a show for someone, likely a representation of society, and feeling as though his efforts are frustratingly futile. He feels as though he's being watched and judged harshly but can't seem to make anyone happy. The sense of being trapped and unable to escape is a recurring theme throughout the song.
Hayne's frustration with his situation is exemplified in the repetition of the lines "And I can't let you in / And I can't keep you out / I wait for life to win / But it never comes around." The metaphor of waiting for life to win reflects Hayne's inability to take control of his own life and instead waiting for something to happen to change things for him. Overall, the song conveys a bleak sense of hopelessness, as Hayne repeats the phrase "I feel like I'm falling apart" at the end of the song, asking for someone to acknowledge and understand what he's going through.
Line by Line Meaning
Why you make me work so hard to put on the evening show?
Why do you make it difficult for me to perform for you when all you want is to earn more money?
When you know that all I want is to make your money grow?
You know I want to succeed and make you more money, but you make it challenging for me.
You're like a baby who don't got nowhere to go.
You're clueless and aimless like a baby who doesn't know where to go.
I feel you eyeing me
I sense you watching me closely.
You keep it on the low
You keep it a secret or hidden.
But I can't let you in
I can't allow you to have an influence on me.
And I can't keep you out
I can't prevent you from affecting me.
I wait for life to win
I hope for success, but it never seems to come.
But it never comes around
Success never seems to arrive.
And I can't hear you call
I can't hear your attempts to communicate with me.
And I can't hear me shout
I can't hear my own calls for help or expression of frustration.
Don't know me
You don't truly understand me or my struggles.
I'm lonely
I feel isolated and alone.
Why you make me take that shit to put on that evening show
Why do you make me endure unnecessary difficulties to perform for you?
When you know I don't need it?
You know I don't need to go through these hardships to succeed.
Better than your version blow
My performance is better than what you could create on your own.
You're like a baby, don't know better
You're ignorant and unaware, much like a baby.
You drag me down, you try to keep it on the low
Your negative influence on me is holding me back, and you're trying to keep it hidden.
Feel like I'm falling apart
I feel like I'm losing control and breaking down.
Would you tell me?
Can you offer me help or guidance?
I'm lonely
I feel isolated and alone.
Contributed by Parker B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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[Verse 1]
Last Halloween when the devil grinned
The tattoos on your face covered up your skin
Scarred from the sin and those sleepless nights
Trying to find a fight you can't win
So you chased him, traded that good life
Only got yourself another good night
Until the morning, darling
When you're right back to
[Chorus]
Falling apart, falling apart, you know you're falling apart
Just another little lonely broken heart
How did you get so cold?
(You'll never know)
How did you get so cold?
[Verse 2]
Life is short and you're no longer young enough
To throw around your body for a little fun
Put another photo, spend my cash
Put another photo, have a blast
Now it's gone and I'm dark, and your heart is still crawling
It heals, since you kneel
And at baggage claim bawling, 'till the morning darling
And you're right back to
[Chorus]
Falling apart, falling apart, you know you're falling apart
Just another little lonely broken heart
How did you get so cold?
(You'll never know)
How did you get so cold?
[Bridge]
You slip away into the morning sun
When he touches your face and your day's begun
I know you hate yourself for what, what you've done
So you push it away, it's getting harder to run
When you run so fast and you run so long
And it's all your fault 'cause you were never strong
It's not much of a life though, darling (darling)
It's not much of a life (life)
When you're
[Chorus]
Falling apart, falling apart, you know you're falling apart
Just another little lonely broken heart
How did you get so cold?
When you're falling apart
Falling apart, you know you're falling apart
Just another little lonely broken heart
How did you get so cold?
(You'll never know)
How did you get so cold?
[Outro]
You never been nothing, baby
You never been nothing, baby
[Chorus]
Falling apart, you know you're falling apart
Just another little lonely broken heart
How did you get so cold?
How did you get so cold?
Falling apart, you know you're falling apart
Just another little lonely broken heart
How did you get so cold?
How did you get so cold?
@juangea395
The music you create is awesome. I see now why Born to Die is so awesome
@IblewuponyourfaceIII
Emile Haynie is a Genius
@Reality_of_ceazer
Still listening 2023 so underrated !!
@lanasongs
I feel so blessed to know this man and his art before I die. He's truly a talented singer. This is my new jam. I could listen to his album over and over again and don't get tired (and this never happens with me). I hope you still make more videos and writing songs
@nas4799
Why this song is so underrated? It should get more views!!!
@600lloyd
i hope theirs a "wait for life" music video :D
@wassupkevin
There's*
@mattieeilers
I really like this, Emile. I'm so happy Lana turned me on to your solo stuff. Great job.
@juandavid4935
I keep coming back to this. Love it so much!!
@juandavid4935
I forgot I posted this comment. Back again