If I Should Fall Behind
Faith Hill Lyrics


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We said we'd walk together
Baby come what may
Back from the twilight
Should we lose our way
As we were walking
A hand should slip free
I'll wait for you
Should I fall behind wait for me

Swore we'd travel together
Darlin' side by side
We'd help each other
Stay in stride
Each lover steps on
So differently
So I'll wait for you
Should I fall behind wait for me

Everyone dreams of
A love lasting and true
You and I know what this world can do
So let's make ourselves be
That the other may see
And I'll wait for you
Should I fall behind wait for me

There's a beautiful river
In the valley ahead
There need be no drought
Soon we will wed
Should we lose each other
In the shadow of the evening dreams
Oh, I'll wait for you
Should I fall behind wait for me
Darlin' I'll wait for you
Should I fall behind wait for me

Wait for me




If I should fall behind wait for me
Wait for me

Overall Meaning

Faith Hill's song "If I Should Fall Behind" is a beautiful and emotional ode to love, commitment and loyalty. The lyrics describe a couple's promise to stick together through thick and thin, no matter what obstacles they may face. The song begins with the couple's vow to walk together, no matter what may happen. They promise to help one another if they lose their way and to wait for each other if one should fall behind.


The second verse highlights the fact that every relationship is unique and that each partner may move through life at a different pace. However, the couple swears to support each other no matter what, and to stay together even if they encounter challenges.


The third verse refers to the real-world challenges that couples may face in a relationship. With all the forces that seem to be working against them, the couple acknowledges that they need to be true to each other and make their love last.


The bridge of the song takes a turn towards a beautiful and peaceful image of a river in a valley ahead. This represents the hope and promise of a bright future. No matter what happens, the couple will hold on to this hope and wait for each other.


Overall, "If I Should Fall Behind" is a beautiful and emotional song about loyalty, commitment, and the promise of love.


Line by Line Meaning

We said we'd walk together
We promised to go through life together, hand in hand.


Baby come what may
No matter what happens, we'll face it together as a team.


Back from the twilight
Even when darkness seems to be closing in around us, we'll stick together.


Should we lose our way
If we get lost or separated, we'll find each other again.


As we were walking
While we were on this journey together.


A hand should slip free
If one of us stumbles or falls behind, the other person will keep walking but keep an eye out for the other.


I'll wait for you
I'll pause and remain steadfast until we're reunited again.


Should I fall behind wait for me
If I get delayed or fall behind, please don't leave me behind. Wait for me to catch up.


Swore we'd travel together
We promised to journey through life together as a couple.


Darlin' side by side
Together, we'll stand by each other's side through thick and thin.


We'd help each other
We're a team and we'll always have each other's back.


Stay in stride
We'll remain in sync and step with each other as long as we're together.


Each lover steps on
Every relationship has its own pace and rhythm, and ours might not always match up.


So differently
We're different and unique, but that's what makes our bond special and worth fighting for.


So I'll wait for you
I won't leave you behind, I'll wait for you to catch up.


Everyone dreams of
Every person wants a love that is everlasting and true.


A love lasting and true
We have a love that is powerful and unbreakable, despite any obstacles that may come our way.


You and I know what this world can do
We're aware that life can be difficult and throw us unexpected challenges.


So let's make ourselves be
Let's strive to be the best version of ourselves for each other, even when things get tough.


That the other may see
Let's show each other our best selves so we can inspire each other and have a strong foundation for our love.


And I'll wait for you
I won't give up on us, I'll always be there for you.


There's a beautiful river
Ahead, there's something wonderful and promising waiting for us.


In the valley ahead
We'll reach a point in our journey where life feels more peaceful and fulfilling.


There need be no drought
There won't be any shortage of happiness or love in our relationship.


Soon we will wed
We'll commit to each other in a formal way and make our love official.


Should we lose each other
If something happens and we find ourselves alone, we'll find each other again no matter what.


In the shadow of the evening dreams
Even when things are difficult and uncertain, we'll work together to achieve our shared dreams and goals.


Oh, I'll wait for you
I won't give up, I'll always be there for you.


Darlin' I'll wait for you
My love, I will be patient and supportive, no matter what challenges we face.


Wait for me
Don't give up hope, faith, or our love. Hang in there, and trust we'll meet up again.


If I should fall behind wait for me
In case I find myself in need of help, don't leave me behind. Wait for me to catch up and keep our promise of staying together.


Wait for me
Again, don't leave me behind. We're in this together.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bruce Springsteen

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