Born in Lower Hutt New Zealand. Glenn learned classical piano and theory before teaching himself guitar and saxophone, and was heavily involved in pub and club bands during his years at university. Upon graduating from University however, it was his love for music which came to the forefront and Glenn started a solo career, playing in bars in the North Island of New Zealand.
After having spent many years overseas playing music in countries such as China, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Maldives, Glenn's break came in 2003, when he was offered a publishing contract for his music in London, where he is now based.
Since coming to London, Glenn has;
- had his music published by MPL Communications Ltd;
- had one of his tracks - 'The Way' released on Sir Paul McCartneys compilation of favorites for UNCUT magazine;
- been a finalist in the 2004,2005,2006 2007 and 2010 UK Songwriting Contests, including being a double finalist in 2006, with 'W' being voted third highest out of all entries;
- been awarded Honourable mention in the 2005 Billboard World Song Contest;
- been Runner-up in the WeAreListening.org singer/songwriter awards;
- become a featured writer on the MPL Communications website;
Fall down
Glenn Aitken Lyrics
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Just another chance to try to say it right
But my head is underwater, nothing comes out right
So I turn away and walk into the night
I wish I could fall down, around you
I wish I could fall down, around you tonight, tonight
I wish I could fall down, around you
Just another chance to try to save tonight
Just a simple phrase that might just save my life
When your head is underwater, nothing comes out right
So I turn away and walk out of your life
I wish I could fall down, around you
I wish I could fall down, around you tonight, tonight
I wish I could fall down, around you
Solo
I wish I could fall down, around you
I wish I could fall down, around you tonight, tonight
I wish I could fall down, around you
The lyrics of Glenn Aiken's Fall Down speak of a deep desire to connect with someone, to say the right words and express oneself in the best possible way, but under pressure, the singer finds himself struggling to articulate his thoughts and feelings. The phrase, "my head is underwater, nothing comes out right" is a metaphor for the overwhelming feeling one can experience when trying to express themselves. The singer feels as though he is drowning in his own thoughts and emotions, unable to communicate effectively. The repetition of 'just another chance to try' emphasizes the singer's desperation for another opportunity to connect and convey what they feel.
The chorus of the song, "I wish I could fall down, around you" is repeated several times and expresses the longing to be closer to the person the singer is addressing. Falling down is a way of expressing a vulnerability and a willingness to surrender to someone else completely. The singer wants to let go of his inhibitions and fear, and lose himself in the presence of the person he is addressing. It is clear that the person the singer is addressing holds an important place in their life, as they repeat the phrase "tonight, tonight" several times, implying a sense of urgency and a need to connect in that moment.
Overall, Fall Down highlights the difficulty of expressing oneself, the vulnerability that intimacy requires, and the deep desire to connect with someone on a deeper level.
Line by Line Meaning
Just a word or two, before we say goodnight
This is a brief moment to communicate something important before we part ways.
Just another chance to try to say it right
A recurring opportunity to express our message properly.
But my head is underwater, nothing comes out right
My mind is clouded and can't articulate my thoughts effectively.
So I turn away and walk into the night
As a result, I disengage and leave without resolving the issue.
I wish I could fall down, around you
I desire to be emotionally vulnerable with you.
Just another chance to try to save tonight
Another attempt to rescue this evening and bring it to a positive end.
Just a simple phrase that might just save my life
A seemingly basic sentence that can have a life-changing impact.
When your head is underwater, nothing comes out right
When you're emotionally overwhelmed, it's hard to express yourself effectively.
So I turn away and walk out of your life
I give up and leave our relationship unresolved.
I wish I could fall down, around you
I deeply desire to be emotionally intimate with you.
Solo
An instrumental solo in the song.
I wish I could fall down, around you
My longing to be emotionally vulnerable with you persists.
I wish I could fall down, around you tonight, tonight
This desire to be emotionally intimate with you is particularly strong tonight.
I wish I could fall down, around you
I continue to yearn for emotional intimacy with you.
Contributed by Alaina C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
royzee
Amazing stuff glen, remember seeing you in chiswick and being blown away