Fletcher's debut single as a solo artist, "War Paint", was released in June 2015. Her 2016 single, "Wasted Youth", reached No. 1 on Billboard's Emerging Artist Chart. Fletcher was included on Forbes's 2022 30 under 30 list. She released her debut album Girl of My Dreams in 2022.
Fletcher was born in Asbury Park, New Jersey, to Bob and Noreen (née Napolitani) Fletcher; her father owned several car dealerships and her mother was a flight attendant. She began taking vocal lessons at the age of five.
In 2012, Fletcher graduated from Wall High School in nearby Wall Township, New Jersey, where she played women's volleyball. Upon graduating high school, she attended the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at New York University (NYU). She took a year-long leave of absence and moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue music full time, but completed NYU in 2016. She currently is based in Los Angeles.
I Fall Apart
Fletcher Lyrics
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She told me that I'm not enough (yeah)
And she left me with a broken heart (yeah)
She fooled me twice and it's all my fault
(yeah)
She cut too deep, now she left me scarred
(yeah) now there's so many thoughts
And now I'm takin' these
Shots like it's Novocaine
Ooh, I fall apart down to my core
Ooh, I fall apart down to my core
Ooh, I didn't know it before
Surprised when you caught me off guard
All this damn jewelry I bought
You was my shorty, I thought
I never caught a feelin' this hard
Harder than the liquor I pour
Tell me you don't want me no more
But I can't let go
Everybody told me so, everybody told me so
I'm feelin' like I sold my soul
Feelin' like I sold my soul, oh
You said it, no, you said it
No, you said that, we'd be together, oh
Ooh, I fall apart down to my core
Ooh, I fall apart down to my core
Ooh, I didn't know it before
Surprised when you caught me off guard
All this damn jewelry I bought
You was my shorty, I thought
Ice keep pourin' and the drink keep flowin'
Try to brush it off, but it keep on goin'
Covered in scars and I can't help showin'
Whippin' in the foreign and
The tears keep rollin'
Ice keep pourin' and the drink keep flowin'
I try to brush it off, but it keep on goin'
I'm covered in scars and I can't help showin'
Ooh, I fall apart down to my core
Ooh, I fall apart down to my core
Ooh, I didn't know it before
Surprised when you caught me off guard
All this damn jewelry I bought
And you was my shorty, I thought
I fall apart ooh, I fall apart
I fall apart mmm-mmm, mm-mmm
I'm fallin' apart ooh, I fall apart
In "I Fall Apart" by Fletcher, the lyrics convey the feeling of heartbreak and emotional devastation after a failed relationship. The song starts with the singer acknowledging that the person they loved told them they were not enough and left them with a broken heart. They admit their own fault in being fooled twice and acknowledge the deep emotional scars left by the breakup. The line "now there's so many thoughts goin' through my brain" suggests the overwhelming thoughts and emotions that consume them after the relationship ends.
The singer then goes on to describe how they fall apart down to their core, expressing the depth of their pain and vulnerability. They confess that they didn't realize the extent of their feelings for their partner until they were caught off guard by the breakup. The lyrics hint at the materialistic attempts the singer made to please their partner, buying them jewelry, but ultimately realizing that it couldn't save their relationship.
Throughout the song, the repeated lines "ooh, I fall apart" emphasize the singer's emotional turmoil and the feeling of crumbling. The mention of alcohol and the reference to pouring drinks serve as coping mechanisms, an attempt to numb the pain. However, the tears continue to flow and the scars from the experience are impossible to hide.
Overall, "I Fall Apart" captures the raw and debilitating emotions that come with a heart-rending breakup, showcasing the singer's vulnerability and emotional unraveling.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, I fall apart ooh, I fall apart
I am emotionally devastated and crumbling
She told me that I'm not enough (yeah)
She expressed that I am inadequate in her eyes
And she left me with a broken heart (yeah)
She departed from my life, leaving me emotionally shattered
She fooled me twice and it's all my fault (yeah)
I allowed myself to be deceived by her twice, taking full responsibility
She cut too deep, now she left me scarred (yeah)
Her actions had a profound and lasting impact on me, leaving me with emotional wounds
Now there's so many thoughts goin' through my brain
My mind is overwhelmed with numerous thoughts and emotions
And now I'm takin' these shots like it's Novocaine
I am numbing my pain and distress by consuming alcohol
Ooh, I fall apart down to my core
I am breaking down completely, reaching the deepest depths of my being
Ooh, I didn't know it before
I was unaware of the profound emotional impact this would have on me
Surprised when you caught me off guard
I was taken by surprise when you unexpectedly hurt me
All this damn jewelry I bought
I spent so much money on material possessions to impress you
You was my shorty, I thought
I believed you were my significant other, my love
I never caught a feelin' this hard
I have never experienced such intense emotions before
Harder than the liquor I pour
These feelings are more overwhelming than the alcohol I consume
Tell me you don't want me no more
Please confirm that you no longer have any desire for me
But I can't let go
I am unable to move on from this relationship
Everybody told me so, everybody told me so
Everyone warned me about this outcome
I'm feelin' like I sold my soul
I feel as though I have sacrificed my core values and essence
You said it, no, you said it
You made promises and declarations
No, you said that, we'd be together, oh
You assured me that we would have a future together
Ice keep pourin' and the drink keep flowin'
I continue to consume alcohol to numb myself
Try to brush it off, but it keep on goin'
I attempt to dismiss my pain, but it persists
Covered in scars and I can't help showin'
I am marked by emotional wounds that are visible to others
Whippin' in the foreign and the tears keep rollin'
I drive fast in a luxurious car, but tears continue to stream down my face
I fall apart ooh, I fall apart
I am breaking down, falling apart
I'm fallin' apart ooh, I fall apart
I am unraveling, deteriorating
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