I Could Fall
Jen Chapin Lyrics


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If I could split you wide open
And mine the jewels of your mind
I swear I wouldn't get too greedy
I'd leave riches still to find

If I could meet you all over again
And this time I didn't hide
But I revealed to you every last little part of me
Laid all the games aside

I could fall in love with you

If I were close enough to talk to you
If I could soothe your worried head
I would be so grateful if you would just let me in
I'd give you peace instead

If I could take the challenge you offer
Then I would meet you on the way
Our words would dance around each other
And we'd still have so much more to say

I could fall in love with you

You could be the answer to my questions
You could open up my eyes
Maybe someday we could happen
With no compromise





I could fall in love with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jen Chapin's song "I Could Fall" speak to a feeling of longing and vulnerability that many of us have experienced in relationships. The verses paint a picture of someone who wants to connect with another person in a deep and meaningful way. The singer imagines opening up their partner's mind like a treasure chest to reveal the riches inside. They also dream of starting over with this person and being completely honest and vulnerable with them, without any of the games or facades that often accompany dating.


The chorus is the real emotional crux of the song, as the singer declares that they could fall in love with the person they're addressing. It's a simple sentiment, but one that carries a lot of weight. The conditional language of the verses gives way to a more decisive statement of feeling here, as if the singer is finally allowing themselves to fully embrace the possibility of romance.


The lyrics also touch on themes of trust and emotional safety. The singer wants to be close enough to this person to "talk to" and "soothe" them, and they are willing to take on the "challenge" of getting to know each other more deeply. There's a sense of risk here, in that the singer is putting themselves out there and hoping that the other person will feel the same way. But there's also a sense of hope and optimism in the way the singer imagines a future where they could "happen" without any compromise.


Overall, "I Could Fall" is a beautifully written song that captures the thrill and uncertainty of falling in love. Its lyrics are deeply felt and evocative, conjuring up images of intimacy and vulnerability that will resonate with many listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

If I could split you wide open
If I could truly understand you and know everything about you


And mine the jewels of your mind
And discover the valuable thoughts and ideas inside of you


I swear I wouldn't get too greedy
I promise not to take advantage or be selfish


I'd leave riches still to find
I'd acknowledge that there's still more to learn and explore


If I could meet you all over again
If we could start fresh from the beginning


And this time I didn't hide
And I was transparent and honest


But I revealed to you every last little part of me
And shared every aspect of myself with you


Laid all the games aside
Stopped playing any games or being disingenuous


I could fall in love with you
I could develop deep romantic feelings for you


If I were close enough to talk to you
If we were within speaking distance


If I could soothe your worried head
If I could comfort and ease your concerns


I would be so grateful if you would just let me in
I would appreciate it if you allowed me to be part of your life


I'd give you peace instead
I'd provide you with tranquility and calmness


If I could take the challenge you offer
If I could accept and face the obstacles you present


Then I would meet you on the way
Then we would be able to work through things together


Our words would dance around each other
Our conversations would be nuanced and poetic


And we'd still have so much more to say
And there would still be things left to discuss and discover


You could be the answer to my questions
You may have the solutions to my problems


You could open up my eyes
You could broaden my perspective and teach me new things


Maybe someday we could happen
Perhaps a romantic relationship between us is possible


With no compromise
Without either of us having to give up too much or make unreasonable sacrifices


I could fall in love with you
I could develop deep romantic feelings for you




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Frank Walker NY

Still one of my most favorite love songs ever! :)

Ryan Tracey

i saw you one time in new york jen, your words changed so many aspects of my life, i bought the prerelease of linger that night at the little club that i just happened to walk by and saw a sign for you...being a fan of your fathers, i walked right in, sat at the bar, had a plate of french fries and a beer, and was blown away...thank you...for everything...ryan

Jen Chapin

that's so nice to hear, Ryan!
All these years later, still doin' it.. Please do keep in touch via jenchapin dot com (mailing list sign up there, and you can stream all tunes from the many albums I've done since Linger if you haven't already heard them) All the best to you.

Dennis Parrish

If anyone of you out there get goose bumps when all elements of a music performance align perfectly, I highly recommend seeing Jen's trio live. You'll shiver !!

Lena Riess

This is really really beautiful!!! (thanks volleyballjones for sharing)

twstr12@gmail.com

For some reason, I had never chanced upon your videos over the years, until I was watching a documentary from last year about Long Island Cares where they were interviewing your mom. So I looked up Sandy's bio on Wiki and there was a link to you, which put me onto your songs. You have won my admiration and interest! It just so happens I met you once, when you were a very small child (3?). I was a guest of your dad's at a fundraiser (he'd invited fans at a concert in NJ back then to this fundraiser). So I and a friend drove out to Harry's place in the Hamptons, played silly football on the lawn, ate grill food, and got to sit in the living room with you kids and listened to Harry play. I hear wonderful echoes of him in your voice...so glad to listen to your voice now.

Cindy Peress

a beauty!!!

Larry C Robbins

Great song! Thanks Steve for the share! Larry

Eamonn Gee

I can think of no higher praise than to say Joni M would be proud of this .

Jen Chapin

That's lovely, Eamonn -- I'll take it! Thanks so much!

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