Holychild (stylized as HOLYCHILD) was an American indie pop duo from Los An… Read Full Bio ↴Holychild (stylized as HOLYCHILD) was an American indie pop duo from Los Angeles, California. The band consists of songwriter and vocalist Liz Nistico and producer and multi-instrumentalist Louie Diller, though they often play with more musicians for their live show. The band signed to Glassnote Records in 2013, and define their genre as "brat pop". They are also known for their use of pubic hair in their music videos. Holychild released their full-length debut album The Shape of Brat Pop to Come in 2015. After a two-year hiatus, the band broke their silence with four singles in 2018. Their second studio album, The Theatrical Death of Julie Delicious, was released in 2019. The duo disbanded in 2020, citing a desire to work on solo projects.

03Every Time I Fall
Holychild Lyrics

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I'll never give it all to you
The damsel is not my story too
I came to like those kitchens, too
And my mind's made up on you
Without the kitchen and the coupe
If I can trust you'll have me too

Every time I fall

I can have it all
I will let you know
Before I let you go
I can have it all

Every time I fall, fall away
I can have it on my way
I'll never leave it for today with you

Every time I fall, fall away
I don't even have to say
I know my story's not the same with you

One day you'll have me too
My dreams will twist and follow you
I won't like those kitchens, too
And when I don't, I try for you
And when I give it all, it's new
You're on my mind before it's true

Every time I fall
I can have it all
I will let you know
Before I let you go
I can have it all

Every time I fall, fall away
I can have it on my way
I'll never leave it for today with you

Every time I fall, fall away
I don't even have to say
I know my story's not the same with you

Every time I fall, fall away
I can have it on my way
I'll never leave it for today with you

Every time I fall, fall away
I don't even have to say
I know my story's not the same with you

Every time I fall, fall away
I can have it on my way
I'll never leave it for today with you

Every time I fall, fall away

I don't even have to say
I know my story's not the same with you

Overall Meaning

In "Every Time I Fall," Holychild sings about how falling in love can be scary but also empowering. The song starts with the singer acknowledging that she won't "give it all" to the person she's falling for because she's not a damsel in distress that needs saving. She enjoys being in the kitchen and having her own dreams, but at the same time, her mind is made up on the person she's falling for.

As the song continues, the singer confesses that when she falls in love, she can have it all. She won't let go of that person, but instead, she'll let them know how she feels. When she falls, she does it her own way, and she won't leave it all up to chance.

The song also includes a hint of uncertainty about the future of the relationship. The singer mentions that her dreams will follow the person she's falling for, and she won't like some of the things she'll see. However, she'll keep trying for them and giving her all to make it work because she knows her story is not the same with them.

Overall, the song suggests that falling in love can be a complex, empowering experience that involves both risk and reward. It's about being confident in yourself and your own aspirations while also being committed to making a relationship work.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll never give it all to you
I won't give you everything I have

The damsel is not my story too
I am not a stereotypical damsel in distress

I came to like those kitchens, too
I also enjoy being in the kitchen

And my mind's made up on you
I've made my decision to be with you

Without the kitchen and the coupe
Even without cooking and a fancy car

If I can trust you'll have me too
I need to trust that you will reciprocate my feelings

Every time I fall
Whenever I fall in love

I can have it all
I can have everything I want

I will let you know
I'll communicate with you

Before I let you go
Before giving up on our relationship

Every time I fall, fall away
Whenever I fall in love and then it ends

I can have it on my way
I can still keep things my way

I'll never leave it for today with you
I won't abandon our relationship

I don't even have to say
I don't have to explain

I know my story's not the same with you
I know our experiences are different

One day you'll have me too
One day you will also have my love

My dreams will twist and follow you
My dreams will be influenced by you

And when I don't, I try for you
Even when it's hard, I'll make an effort for you

And when I give it all, it's new
When I fully commit, it's a new experience

You're on my mind before it's true
You're always on my mind, even before we're official

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ELIZABETH NISTICO, LOUIS CHARLES DILLER

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