Fall In Step
Jay-Z Radiohead Lyrics
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What if your brother turn your back on you that was your best friend
What if you tried to express yourself they can not comprehend
What if you was so misunderstood nobody can understand
You don't know, don't know how it feels
Why don't you step up in my shoes
You don't have a clue
You wouldn't know
You wouldn't have a clue
Why don't you step up in my shoes
Yeah, sometimes I got mixed emotions
Sometimes it's depression
They don't understand me
They don't get the message
They ask me how you feel?
I told them it's in my songs
I don't want to be bothered
Want to be just left alone
Really I'm better off alone
Better off on my own
Ain't got to worry about nobody
Ain't got to say sorry
For so many mistakes
So many little things I've done
Huh, I know you enjoying this
I know you think that it's fun
Sometimes, I want to end it all somebody grab me the gun
Sometimes, I want to end it all somebody hand me my gun
In "Fall In Step," Jay-Z and Radiohead explore the emotional burden of feeling misunderstood and isolated. The lyrics delve into the harsh realities of people facing dead ends, losing close relationships, struggling to express themselves, and grappling with deep emotional complexities.
The opening lines emphasize the feeling of being trapped, both within oneself and by external circumstances. The notion of a "final destination" leading to a dead end suggests a sense of hopelessness and disillusionment. The betrayal of a brother turning his back on someone who was once their best friend intensifies the feelings of abandonment and loneliness.
The subsequent lines highlight the frustration and inability to connect with others. Attempting to express oneself becomes futile when others cannot grasp or comprehend the depth of one's emotions. Being misunderstood compounds the sense of isolation, leading to a feeling of nobody truly understanding or empathizing with what one is going through.
The chorus brings the plea to step into the artist's shoes, urging others to try and understand the complexity of their emotions and experiences. The repetition of "Step up in my shoes" emphasizes the desire for empathy and acknowledgement. It implies that without actually living through the same circumstances, others cannot fully comprehend or appreciate the struggles faced.
As the song continues, the lyrics delve further into the artist's personal struggles with depression and the difficulty in finding solace. The line "Sometimes it's depression, they don't understand me" encapsulates the alienation and frustration of feeling disconnected from those around them. The artist's songs serve as a means of conveying their emotions, as they find it difficult to articulate their feelings through conventional means of communication.
The desire to be left alone and the notion of being better off alone highlight the artist's desire for solitude as a coping mechanism. They find freedom and relief in not having to worry about anyone else and not feeling the need to apologize for their mistakes. The sense of burden lifts when one is unaccountable to others, even though it may be to their own detriment.
The lyrics take a darker turn towards the end, delving into thoughts of self-harm and self-destruction. The mention of someone wanting to "end it all" and searching for a gun conveys a deep despair and a desperate cry for help. Through these intensely vulnerable lines, the artist reveals the depths of their pain and the extent to which they feel overwhelmed by their emotions.
In summary, "Fall In Step" provides a poignant exploration of the emotional struggles faced by those who feel misunderstood and isolated. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and hopelessness, as well as a yearning for understanding and connection. It serves as a reminder to approach others with empathy and to be conscious of the burdens they may be carrying, even if they may not be immediately apparent.
Line by Line Meaning
What if your final destination left to a dead end
Imagine if your ultimate goal or purpose in life led you to a hopeless and unsatisfying outcome.
What if your brother turn your back on you that was your best friend
Consider the devastating situation of your own sibling betraying and abandoning you, despite being your closest and most trusted companion.
What if you tried to express yourself they can not comprehend
Picture the frustration of attempting to convey your inner thoughts and emotions, only to be met with a lack of understanding and empathy.
What if you was so misunderstood nobody can understand
Imagine feeling utterly misconstrued and unable to find anyone who truly comprehends your perspectives and experiences.
You don't know, don't know how it feels
You lack the understanding and empathy to truly grasp the depth of these emotions and struggles.
Why don't you step up in my shoes
Why don't you try to put yourself in my position and experience what I go through?
You don't have a clue
You are completely unaware and ignorant of the challenges I face.
You wouldn't know
You would not possess the knowledge or insight to comprehend.
Yeah, sometimes I got mixed emotions
Indeed, there are moments when my feelings and thoughts are conflicting and complex.
Sometimes it's depression
At times, I am weighed down by a deep sense of sadness and hopelessness.
They don't understand me
Those around me fail to grasp who I truly am and what I go through.
They don't get the message
They are unable to comprehend the deeper meaning and significance behind my words and actions.
They ask me how you feel?
People inquire about my emotional state and well-being.
I told them it's in my songs
I communicate my emotions and thoughts through the lyrics and melodies of my songs.
I don't want to be bothered
I desire solitude and wish to be left alone without any interruptions or disturbances.
Want to be just left alone
I long for complete isolation and freedom from external influences or intrusions.
Really I'm better off alone
In reality, I thrive when I am by myself and do not rely on others for my well-being.
Better off on my own
I am truly better and more content when I am independent and self-reliant.
Ain't got to worry about nobody
I do not have to concern myself with any other individuals.
Ain't got to say sorry
I am not obligated to apologize or make amends to anyone.
For so many mistakes
There have been numerous errors and wrongdoings on my part.
So many little things I've done
I have committed a multitude of small, insignificant transgressions.
Huh, I know you enjoying this
I am aware that you derive pleasure from witnessing my struggles and pain.
I know you think that it's fun
You find amusement and entertainment in the difficulties I face.
Sometimes, I want to end it all somebody grab me the gun
Occasionally, I experience such overwhelming despair that I contemplate taking my own life, hence, someone please take the gun away from me.
Sometimes, I want to end it all somebody hand me my gun
In moments of intense despair, I feel an urge to put an end to my existence and ask for someone to give me the means to do so.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Coryunte' Wilson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Robosalt
exactly right.
@IssGonRain
i love it, amazing song. i love the album and i haven't been a fan of jay-z or radiohead
@pimtenhave1
the 4/4 sucks, bad try
@allfrogsaregay
buddy it’s a measure of 5/4 followed by a measure of 3/4 and you’ll see that it’s actually genius if you’ve decided to become less of a hater in the last 14 years