James Blake began his final year at Goldsmiths in September 2009 studying popular music while recording songs in his bedroom. In July 2009, he attended the Latymer School and released his debut single "Air and Lack Thereof" on Hemlock Audio. It was a firm favorite with Gilles Peterson from BBC Radio 1, and Blake was invited to do a special mix on Peterson's worldwide show, which included an exclusive Mount Kimbie track.
Blake released his debut EP The Bells Sketch on 8 March 2010 on Hessle Audio, followed soon after by CMYK on 31 May 2010 and Klavierwerke on 10 October 2010, both on R&S Records. All three EPs were met with significant critical acclaim: BBC's Nick Grimshaw chose CMYK as his Record of the Week, the title track of CMYK was ranked 24th on Frontier Psychiatrist's top 40 songs of the year, and all three of Blake's 2010 EPs were collectively ranked 8th on Pitchfork's top 50 albums of 2010.
On 4 February 2011, Blake released his self-titled debut LP, James Blake, via ATLAS and A&M. Three singles were released for the album: "Limit to Your Love," "The Wilhelm Scream," and "Lindisfarne"/"Unluck". The album was very well-received by critics: on 29 September 2010, BBC's Zane Lowe made "Limit To Your Love" his "Hottest Record in the World," Pitchfork awarded the album Best New Music and ranked it the 12th best album of 2011 on their year-end list, and it was nominated for the 2011 Mercury Prize.
On 7 October 2011, Blake released his fourth EP, Enough Thunder, via ATLAS and A&M. Two singles were released for the EP: "Fall Creek Boys Choir," a collaboration between Blake and Bon Iver, and "A Case of You," a cover of Joni Mitchell. On 12 December 2011, Blake released another EP through R&S, Love What Happened Here.
Take a Fall for Me
James Blake Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Son, your journey's hard
The seven EOE (take a fall for me)
be the breath of life inside a human being
Joined though this love, nothing could come between
Blood is thicker than mud, liquor the elixir of love
Turn a square dance into a passion hug
Gentle as the finger touch of a newborn kid
I wouldn't trade her smile for a million quid
Don't let my love fall, keep building it
I heard through the grapevine (take a fall for me)
That great love, it takes time
Sex shapes the body, truth shapes the mind
Candlelight dinners and fish and chips with vinegar (all of me)
With a glass of cold stout or wine or something similar
Swim up the English Channel to the Italian peninsula (all you will is)
Her strong pheromones and cologne enhance the stench of her (stay in time)
But she asked for romance, spent this love, enter her
Don't let me fall, always remember us (you can't marry her yet)
Don't roll the dice, don't let them throw the rice
Don't throw my soul over to the poltergeist
His heart was cold like it was soaked in ice
A stroke of your love is like a stroke of life
Melt in the heat of my passion magnetic attraction
It cause a strong reaction (you can't marry her yet)
I need you like I need satisfaction
I need you like I need satisfaction
What will become of me?
If I can't show my love to thee?
What will become of me?
What will become of me?
If I can't show my love to thee? (You can't marry her yet)
What will become of me?
I heard through the grapevine (take a fall for me)
That great love, it takes time
Sex shapes the body, truth shapes the mind
Candlelight dinner, fish and chips with the vinegar (all of me)
With a glass of cold stout or wine or something similar
Swim up the English Channel to the Italian peninsula (all you will is)
Her strong pheromones, her cologne enhance the stench of her (stay in time)
But she asked for romance, I'm deep into her
Don't let her fall, always remember us
Don't marry him
No, no, no, no, no don't marry him (you can't marry her yet)
Don't marry him, don't carry him to paradise
Don't let them roll the dice
Don't let them throw the rice (son your journey's hard)
Don't turn my soul deep into the poltergeist
His heart turns cold like it was soaked in ice (you can't marry her yet)
Melt inside the heat of my passion magnetic attraction
It cause a strong reaction
I need you like I need satisfaction
I need you like I need satisfaction
Don't turn away from me
What will become of me?
If I can't show my love to thee, there'll be none of me
You'll leave me with none of me
Not even one of me
The lyrics of "Take a Fall for Me" by James Blake feature a conversation between two men, with one of them likely being the father or an elder figure giving advice to the other. The song starts with the man telling his son or younger companion that he cannot marry the woman he is interested in yet, implying that there are obstacles they need to overcome first. Throughout the song, the man gives words of wisdom, highlighting the importance of love and relationships, and the accompanying responsibilities that come with them. He mentions how important it is to build on love and not let it fall, and he talks about the significance of sex in shaping the body and the truth in shaping the mind. As the song progresses, the man becomes more insistent, pleading with the younger man to not roll the dice or turn his soul over to the poltergeist. He emphasizes the need to stay true to himself and to his love, and not to let anybody come between them.
The lyrics of "Take a Fall for Me" are open to interpretation, but one possible reading is that the song is about the challenges and complexities of love and relationships. The father figure is advising the younger man to be patient and take his time, to build strong foundations and not rush into anything. He is also warning him about the dangers of outsiders, and how they may try to meddle with his relationship. The song's title "Take a Fall for Me" could suggest that love requires sacrifice and that sometimes people may need to take a risk or fall to prove their dedication.
Line by Line Meaning
You can't marry her, you can't marry her yet
Your journey is difficult, so you need to take your time before deciding to marry her.
The seven EOE (take a fall for me)
I want you to sacrifice for my love and accept any consequences that might arise.
be the breath of life inside a human being
Be the person who brings vitality and energy into my life.
Joined though this love, nothing could come between
Our love is strong enough to overcome any obstacle or challenge.
Blood is thicker than mud, liquor the elixir of love
Family is important, but love is the magic potion that can heal and unite us.
Turn a square dance into a passion hug
We can bring intimacy and tenderness into even the most mundane moments.
Tight as the grip of the squid
Our connection and attachment to each other is strong and tight.
Gentle as the finger touch of a newborn kid
Our love is tender, soft, and innocent.
I wouldn't trade her smile for a million quid
Her smile is priceless to me; nothing could be worth more.
Don't let my love fall, keep building it
Don't let our love fade or fall apart; we need to keep nurturing it and growing it.
I heard through the grapevine (take a fall for me)
I've learned that true love takes time and effort, and sometimes requires sacrifice and risk.
Sex shapes the body, truth shapes the mind
Physical intimacy can affect our physical form, but emotional honesty and authenticity shape our inner selves.
Candlelight dinners and fish and chips with vinegar (all of me)
I'm willing to share every aspect of my life with you, from fancy dinners to casual fast food joints.
With a glass of cold stout or wine or something similar
I'm not picky when it comes to drinking and dining; I just want to enjoy your company.
Swim up the English Channel to the Italian peninsula (all you will is)
I'm willing to do wild or impossible things for you, even if it means crossing water or borders.
Her strong pheromones and cologne enhance the stench of her (stay in time)
Even her natural odor doesn't repel or bother me; I want to stay connected to her regardless.
But she asked for romance, spent this love, enter her
She wants us to deepen our love and connection through romantic gestures and physical passion.
Don't let me fall, always remember us (you can't marry her yet)
Don't let our love falter or dissolve, and never forget our bond and commitment.
Don't roll the dice, don't let them throw the rice
Don't take chances or risks that could jeopardize our love and happiness.
Don't throw my soul over to the poltergeist
Don't sacrifice or abandon my spirit or soul to negative or harmful forces or influences.
His heart was cold like it was soaked in ice
He is emotionally distant, numb, or cruel, and doesn't know how to love fully.
A stroke of your love is like a stroke of life
Your love gives me vitality, energy, and purpose; it's a life-giving force.
Melt in the heat of my passion magnetic attraction
Our physical chemistry and attraction is intense and magnetic; it's hard to resist.
I need you like I need satisfaction
I crave and desire you as much as I need basic necessities or fulfillment.
Don't marry him
I don't approve or support your potential marriage to someone else.
No, no, no, no, no don't marry him (you can't marry her yet)
I'm emphatic and imploring you not to marry someone else yet, due to our own unresolved love issues.
Don't marry him, don't carry him to paradise
Don't commit to someone else and take our love and connection to a lesser, less desirable place or state.
Not even one of me
If I can't be with you and show you my love, there's no point in having any of me left; I'll be a shell of a person, missing my other half.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: James Blake Litherland, Robert F. Diggs
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind