After a couple of years Gabriel felt an itch. His Puerto Rican roots urged him to start digging in his own past. This led to a quest with the band L. Santo. Alas! Gabi felt that he could only get to the bottom of things on his own. He decided to devote his time to seeking for the inner spark that made him tick. In his search, he ran into one of Belgian s finest producers, Jo Bogaert, whose -Pump up the Jam- after circling the planet successfully crashed with the souls of Puertorican youngsters. Fate brought Gabriel and Jo together and they created a universe in which Gabriel could freely confront his ever creeping demons and yet treat his ghosts with the utmost respect. Gibbering like two old rapscallions Bogaert and Rios created an album, Ghostboy: an ode to that part of you guys who just, well, you know what I am talking about - on which Gabriel united his old-skool Caribbean roots with his love for hip hop and melody. Gabriel, besides currently being involved in extremely nasty, extracurricular activities, is still busy recording with Jo Bogaert. This time the project will bear the name of another species of neither the here nor the there, beware of the -Angelhead-.
The Fall
Gabriel Rios Lyrics
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BLOW THIS MAN DOWN
OTHER THAN TAKE IT
HOLD YOU'RE HAND UP
BUT IT WON'T MEAN A THING TO IT I MEAN AT LEAST THIS HERE GETS DONE
BETTER THAN NOT AT ALL
I'LL TELL YOU WHAT I MEAN
GOT A DAMN
AND IT LIKES IT ALL
SOMETHING'S TAKEN OVER ME BUT I LIKE TO BRAWL
BETTER THAN FAKING INDEPENDENCE
JUST TAKE THE FALL
SOME OF 'EM JUMP THE CAB BEFORE THEY LEAVE IT TO GO THROUGH THE WALL
HEY NOW NOBODY CAN STOP AT ALL
SO HOW AM I GONNA TAKE THE FALL
WHEN ENDLESS DREAMS KEEP COMING IN
I MIGHT TAKE IT ALL
I'M JUST SAYING I JUST DON'T KNOW
THAT THE PAIN IT MEANS
THAT I REALLY DO KNOW
IF YOUR BODY JUST WANTS TO RUN
LET YOUR FINGERS BREAK THE BOW
IT'S BETTER TO TAKE THE FALL
AND THEN GO SING THAT DESERT SONG
HEY NOW
NOBODY CAN STOP AT ALL
SO HOW AM I GONNA TAKE THE FALL
WHEN ENDLESS STREAMS KEEP COMING IN
SOME MIGHT TAKE IT ALL WRONG
SOME OF THEM TEARING THINGS UP
SOME OF THEM LIKE TO CRAWL
SOME OF THEM CONVERSATIONS THEY DON'T GO NOWHERE AT ALL
SOME OF THEM MAKE A PIT STOP NEVER GET BACK TO THE HALL
SOME OF THEM CULMINATIONS NEVER STOP
OH OH LET ME
HEY NOW NOBODY CAN STOP AT ALL
SO I'M A GONNA TAKE THE FALL
THROUGH ENDLESS STREAMS OF IMMANENCE
SOME MIGHT TAKE IT ALL WRONG
The lyrics of Gabriel Rios's song "The Fall" suggest a sense of surrender or acceptance of personal faults and failures. The first verse seems to be exploring the idea of taking responsibility for one's actions, and choosing to face the consequences (even if they are undesirable) rather than avoiding them. The line "better than faking independence, just take the fall" suggests that acknowledging one's own vulnerability and weaknesses can be more truthful and authentic than trying to present oneself as strong and independent. The idea of "jumping the cab" also indicates a desire to escape or avoid dealing with the situation at hand.
The chorus seems to be about the constant struggle of dealing with personal challenges and obstacles. The line "nobody can stop at all, so how am I gonna take the fall" suggests a feeling of being overwhelmed and helpless in the face of difficult circumstances. The reference to "endless dreams" also implies a sense of uncertainty or confusion about how to move forward.
The second verse further explores the idea of facing challenges head-on, even if it means experiencing pain or discomfort. The line "if your body just wants to run, let your fingers break the bow" seems to suggest that it's important to confront one's fears or discomforts, rather than avoiding them. The reference to "going to sing that desert song" implies a sense of finding strength or renewal in solitude.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Fall" suggest a sense of acceptance and surrender in the face of personal struggles and challenges, and the need to confront them honestly and authentically.
Line by Line Meaning
SOME WILL SAY
There will always be those who have something to say.
BLOW THIS MAN DOWN
Sometimes you may need to be knocked down to realize your true strength.
OTHER THAN TAKE IT
Instead of accepting your current situation, do something to change it.
HOLD YOU'RE HAND UP
Raise your hand if you need help or support.
BUT IT WON'T MEAN A THING TO IT I MEAN AT LEAST THIS HERE GETS DONE
Asking for help may not solve your problem, but it's better than doing nothing.
BETTER THAN NOT AT ALL
Doing something is better than doing nothing.
I'LL TELL YOU WHAT I MEAN
Let me explain my perspective.
GOT A DAMN
I have something inside of me.
SPACEMAN RIGHT HERE IN ME
I have an inner desire to explore new things.
AND IT LIKES IT ALL
This inner desire enjoys and embraces all experiences.
SOMETHING'S TAKEN OVER ME BUT I LIKE TO BRAWL
I have urges that take over me, but I enjoy the struggle.
BETTER THAN FAKING INDEPENDENCE
It's better to admit you need help than to pretend you can do everything on your own.
JUST TAKE THE FALL
Sometimes you need to take a risk or suffer a setback in order to achieve success.
SOME OF 'EM JUMP THE CAB BEFORE THEY LEAVE IT TO GO THROUGH THE WALL
Some people try to skip steps or take shortcuts, but they end up failing.
HEY NOW NOBODY CAN STOP AT ALL
No one can predict or control the future.
SO HOW AM I GONNA TAKE THE FALL
How will I face my challenges and setbacks?
WHEN ENDLESS DREAMS KEEP COMING IN
When there are always new goals and desires to pursue.
I MIGHT TAKE IT ALL
I might try to achieve everything, even if it's too much to handle.
I'M JUST SAYING I JUST DON'T KNOW
I want to be honest, but I'm unsure of the answer.
THAT THE PAIN IT MEANS
That the struggle and effort required is worth it.
THAT I REALLY DO KNOW
I am confident of this fact.
IF YOUR BODY JUST WANTS TO RUN
If your instincts are telling you to move.
LET YOUR FINGERS BREAK THE BOW
Don't hold back and let loose all of your energy.
IT'S BETTER TO TAKE THE FALL
It's better to try and fail than to never try at all.
AND THEN GO SING THAT DESERT SONG
Embrace your experiences and then express them creatively.
THROUGH ENDLESS STREAMS OF IMMANENCE
Through never-ending experiences and opportunities.
SOME MIGHT TAKE IT ALL WRONG
Some people may misinterpret or misunderstand your intentions.
SOME OF THEM TEARING THINGS UP
Some people try to dominate and destroy their surroundings.
SOME OF THEM LIKE TO CRAWL
Some people are content with not progressing or growing.
SOME OF THEM CONVERSATIONS THEY DON'T GO NOWHERE AT ALL
Some discussions or interactions are fruitless and unproductive.
SOME OF THEM MAKE A PIT STOP NEVER GET BACK TO THE HALL
Some people take breaks or detours but never return to their goals or destination.
SOME OF THEM CULMINATIONS NEVER STOP
Some achievements or successes are never enough and keep inspiring further growth.
Contributed by Sophie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.