The song features backing vocals from Fran Healy and Dougie Payne from Travis, who both sing the backing vocals in the final chorus. It was revealed by Fran that the band were recording what would be their fifth studio album The Boy With No Name in a nearby studio room. At the same time Feeder were recording what would be Pushing the Senses and ended up working with Feeder for this track.
CD1 of the single features the popular "Shatter", which was later released as a single itself after a fans petition was put forward, and was planned to be on the album but was finally not included as the record company believed it wouldn't fit in with the feel of the rest of the album, despite Grant Nicholas' protests.
Tumble and Fall
Feeder Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah, yeah,
Praying and hoping,
Fooling yourself,
You know that you can give love a reason,
Give love a chance,
We tumble and fall,
Forever will be..
Tumble and fall.
Heaven's above us..
Yeah, yeah, yeah,
Living in solace,
I give you it all, just for a day,
Just for a second,
Just for the way,
We tumble and fall,
Together we crawl,
Forever will be..
Tumble and fall.
Lifes not the same,
Since that day you went away, I recall,
Like the drops of summer rain that fell on me,
Come back to me,
Come back to me,
Yeah, yeah, yeah,
Yeah, yeah, yeah,
Yeah, yeah, yeah,
We tumble and fall,
Together we crawl,
Forever will be..
Tumble and fall.
Together we crawl,
Forever will be..
Tumble and fall.
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah,
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah,
Yeah, yeah, yeah,
Yeah, yeah, yeah,
Yeah, yeah, yeah,
The lyrics to Feeder's song Tumble and Fall speak to the raw emotions and struggles of a relationship that has ended, leaving the singer feeling hopeless and lost. The opening lines, "All this for nothing, praying and hoping, fooling yourself," highlight the desperation and futility of trying to hold onto something that may not be meant to be. Despite this, the singer recognizes that love is worth fighting for, urging the other person to "give love a reason, give love a chance."
The chorus, "We tumble and fall, together we crawl, forever will be, tumble and fall," reinforces the idea that a relationship is not always easy and can involve struggles and setbacks. However, as long as both people are willing to work through these challenges together, they can persevere and make it through.
The bridge of the song takes on a more nostalgic tone, with the singer longing for the past and the way things used to be before the relationship ended. The imagery of "drops of summer rain" falling on them is both romantic and melancholic, emphasizing the beauty of the relationship and the pain of its loss.
Ultimately, the lyrics to Tumble and Fall speak to the universal human experience of wanting love and connection, while also recognizing that relationships can be difficult and require effort to maintain.
Line by Line Meaning
All this for nothing
You're doing all these things for nothing.
Yeah, yeah, yeah
An expression to indicate agreement or understanding with the previous statement.
Praying and hoping
You're praying and hoping that things will work out.
Fooling yourself
You're deceiving yourself into thinking that things are better than they really are.
You know that you can give love a reason
You're aware that you can create a reason to love someone or something.
Give love a chance
You should try to love someone or something despite the risks or uncertainties involved.
We tumble and fall
We experience highs and lows, ups and downs, in life.
Together we crawl
We support each other through difficult times, even if it means moving slowly.
Forever will be..
This is a never-ending cycle.
Heaven's above us..
There's a sense of hope and faith in something greater than ourselves.
Living in solace
You're living alone and in peace.
I give you it all, just for a day
You're willing to give everything you have just for a day of love or happiness.
Just for a second
Even a brief moment of happiness or love is worth it.
Just for the way
You're willing to do anything just for that feeling or experience.
Lifes not the same
Life has changed and isn't the same after experiencing loss or absence.
Since that day you went away, I recall
You remember the day when someone you loved left or passed away.
Like the drops of summer rain that fell on me
Memories of that person are like the rain that comes and goes during the summer.
Come back to me
You want that person to return to your life.
Yeah, yeah, yeah
An expression to indicate agreement or understanding with the previous statement.
We tumble and fall
We experience highs and lows, ups and downs, in life.
Together we crawl
We support each other through difficult times, even if it means moving slowly.
Forever will be..
This is a never-ending cycle.
Yeah, yeah, yeah
An expression to indicate agreement or understanding with the previous statement.
Yeah, yeah, yeah
An expression to indicate agreement or understanding with the previous statement.
Yeah, yeah, yeah
An expression to indicate agreement or understanding with the previous statement.
Yeah, yeah, yeah
An expression to indicate agreement or understanding with the previous statement.
Yeah, yeah, yeah
An expression to indicate agreement or understanding with the previous statement.
Yeah, yeah, yeah
An expression to indicate agreement or understanding with the previous statement.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: GRANT NICHOLAS
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AJC_24
Barely over 7000 views for this? Seriously? Such an underrated song and band.
CFCB3570
AJC_24 agreed... maybe there were other videos with lots more views that got taken down? Happened to some other songs I know.
Steven Bowman
agree mate only 19k subscribers well underrated
Conchubhar Connor
This spng was in my head this morning I cpupdnt remember who by or called what had sing.the song into google to suss it out xD does need more views tho
Brian Laudrup Channel
It reached no 5 in the charts
Dream Way
Criminally underrated.
H2whoa Music
This song has been there when I've been at my absolute lowest in my life. Thank you.
Miranda Bazuin
Great song and nice backing vocals by Fran and Dougie of Travis ❤
Paul Murphy
Absolute Tune, Love Feeder
nightw4tchman
A friend of mine took their life last week, I worked with them closely for several months years a go, I wish I could have seen it coming, he had so much promise and potential, he was an odd guy, definitely abnormal but a great person to know. This song is stuck in my head, followed closely by YNWA (he was an LFC fan). I miss him.