Fallulah grew up in Tårnby, Denmark, and she has a Romanian father and Danish mother. She attended Kalundborg Gymnasium, but spent much of her childhood on dancing tours in the Balkans and Eastern Europe with her performing parents. When she was nine, her father died and the family moved to Jyderup, North West Zealand where Apetri continued to dance. At twenty one, she moved to New York for dance but returned to Denmark to focus on music.
Her musical career began in 2009 with her first single As I Lay My Head, which was recognized as P3s Uundgåelige (P3 Unavoidable) by radio station DR P3 as it rose on the Danish Singles Chart. In 2010, her debut, The Black Cat Neighborhood, was released and reached #3. Single Out Of It reached #1 on the Singles Chart. Her second album, Escapism, was released in February 2013 at #2, although no singles charted. With the release of Escapsism in 2013, Fallulah had fulfilled his contract with Sony Music.
At the end of January 2015, Fallulah began posting photos on social media that she was in London, and was recording a new album. In March 2015, Fallulah's two previous albums were released internationally through Instant Records, owned by American producer Richard Gottehrer, who was behind The Raveonettes' breakthrough in the United States.
On September 4, 2015, the first single, "Social Club" was released from Fallulah's third album. On October 23, 2015, the single "Sorrow Is A Shadow" was released. The song is about her father who died of cancer when she was 9 years old. On December 11, 2015, the third single from the album "Ghostfriend" was released, while it was announced that the title of the new album will be Perfect Tense, and that it will be released February 26, 2016. In addition, cover and track list were published. The album is produced by Liam Howe and published through Instant Records. On January 19, 2016, the fourth single, "Perfect Tense" was released from the forthcoming album. The song is also the title song from the album. In March 2016, she took her band on a longer Danish tour in Vega, Gimle in Roskilde and Studenterhuset.
Use It for Good
Fallulah Lyrics
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I collect flakes
And I watch them fly
Why don't you take it
And use it for good?
Why don't you take what it is you that you have and put it
Where I think you should?
Offer me shelter, hmm
Offer me a home, hmm
Where we can sit, and sit, and sit
And never be alone
Why don't you take it
And use it for good?
Why don't you take what it is you that you have and put it
Where I think you should?
Use it for good if you know that you can
Use it for good if you know that you can
Pick up the stones, they are safe in your hands
Before we both fall with nowhere to land
Use it for good if you know that you can
Use it for good if you know that you can
Pick up the stones, they are safe in your hands
Before we both fall with nowhere to land
Breaks, we both have survived
I have made you scared
With all my goodbyes
I'm gonna take it and use it for good
I'm gonna take what I have and put it
Exactly where you think I should
Let's get a sublet, hmm
with a dog and a cat, hmm
Where we can sit, and sit, and sit
And drive each other mad
Why don't you take it
and use it for good?
Why don't you take what it is that you have and put it
Where I think you should?
The lyrics of "Use It for Good" by Fallulah showcases an enigmatic narrative on building a better future with what we have. The first verse begins with the mention of 'stakes' that are stacked too high, which could symbolize expectations or responsibilities, leading to the point where the singer focuses on collecting or observing flakes fly, indicating a sense of detachment or helplessness. The chorus then suggests taking whatever we have, and channeling it towards good where it is needed, rather than allowing it to go to waste. The next verse mentions surviving the break in their relationship and how the singer has made their partner scared with their goodbyes. But finally, the singer acknowledges that they are ready to use what they have for a better future.
The lines, "Offer me shelter, offer me a home where we can sit, and sit, and sit, and never be alone" conveys a desire for a relationship that implies being safely enveloped and loved while the world falls apart. The bridge suggests that both people in the relationship have 'broken-down' in the past, but together they can build a better future. The line, "Let's get a sublet with a dog and a cat, where we can sit, and sit, and sit, and drive each other mad," displays a desire for a home filled with love, chaos, and pets, where both partners can work through their brokenness and create something good.
Overall, the song speaks to a desire for a life that evades the chaos and pressures of the world, where two people can sit together and use what they have for good. The song's lyrics present an insight into partnership, growth, and blending the good and the bad to create something beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
Stakes, you stack them so high
You have set your goals and ambitions so high, expecting so much from yourself.
I collect flakes
I, on the other hand, tend to collect little things, insignificant matters.
And I watch them fly
I watch those little things disappear and disappear because they are too small to make something significant.
Why don't you take it
You have so much potential, why not use it?
And use it for good?
Why not utilize that potential and make some significant impact and positive change?
Why don't you take what it is you that you have and put it
Why not make use of the skills, capabilities, and assets that you possess?
Where I think you should?
Why not use them to create something big and impactful as I suggest?
Offer me shelter, hmm
Can you give me protection and safety?
Offer me a home, hmm
Can you provide me with a sense of belonging and security?
Where we can sit, and sit, and sit
A place where you and I can stay and just be who we are.
And never be alone
A place where we can make each other feel less lonely and less insignificant.
Use it for good if you know that you can
If you are capable, why not put it to good use?
Pick up the stones, they are safe in your hands
Take the opportunities and utilize them to the fullest extent, they are safe within your boundaries.
Before we both fall with nowhere to land
Before it's too late and we haven't accomplished anything significant and impactful, let's use these opportunities.
Breaks, we both have survived
We both have experienced our share of breaks.
I have made you scared
I may have driven you away with my goodbyes and lack of stability.
With all my goodbyes
With all the times I left certain things behind, I may have caused you to become scared and hesitant.
I'm gonna take it and use it for good
I will use my capabilities and assets for positive change and impact.
I'm gonna take what I have and put it
I will make use of the resources and skills that I possess.
Exactly where you think I should
I will follow your advice and suggestions in using these skills and assets for good.
Let's get a sublet, hmm
Let's find a place to stay together for a while.
With a dog and a cat, hmm
A place where we can adopt pets and take care of them.
Where we can sit, and sit, and sit
A place where we can relax and be comfortable.
And drive each other mad
Even in such a comfortable place, we may still annoy each other at times.
Why don't you take it
Once again, why not use the capabilities and assets that you have?
And use it for good?
Make a positive impact by utilizing your resources to the fullest.
Why don't you take what it is that you have and put it
Once again, why not make use of your skills, capabilities, and assets?
Where I think you should?
Why not utilize them in a way that can create positive change and impact as I suggest?
Contributed by Amelia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Maria Nhieu
Still one of my favourite videos by Fallulah. This one is just so honest, so real. No filter- Just her and her incredible voice
Hobbie Stuart
friggin shwazo
Americankittay
I can't stress enough how awesome she is.
Luís S. Tavares
I'm in love with this girl. I can't die without watching her live. One of the best live singers EVER.
nevr knows best
she is gorgeous and that voice only adds to her beauty. wow
Brenen Nortje
This is awesome. I love the power of your minimalism. Where can I get more of your music?
MrSorhan
Så simpelt kan det gøres...... spot on!! Glæder mig til at opleve jer på Roskilde 2010
Sean Kristensen
genial sang :)
trinehalkjaer
det altid de gode sange jeg ikke kan få paa min ipod :)
thepauperQueen
She has an amazing presence. So much heart and beauty.