Fall
Jesus & Mary Chain Lyrics


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Sung by Jim
Fall to my bended knees
Shoving up till I freeze
Falling on down to you
Down down down
So choked up in the dust
Hand held holy lust
Dragging me to her cross
Fall fall fall
So I dragged you down
C'mon drag me down
So it seems to be
So it seems to me
That I just can't fail to see
Falling on down to you
Down down down




Everybody's falling on me
And I'm as dead as a Christmas tree

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jesus & Mary Chain's song Fall can be interpreted in various ways, as their songs tend to be heavily influenced by their own personal experiences and feelings. However, one possible interpretation is that the song revolves around a bittersweet relationship, one that is both passionate and destructive.


The first verse seemingly refers to the singer falling to their knees in front of someone they desire, yet feeling frozen and choked up in their presence. The line "dragging me to her cross" implies that the person in question may be seen as a savior or a force of torment, someone who both elevates and crushes the singer. The repetition of "fall fall fall" emphasizes the cycle of falling and rising that characterizes this relationship.


The second verse introduces the idea of dragging someone down with the singer, further highlighting the destructive nature of the relationship. The line "everybody's falling on me" suggests that this dynamic is not limited to just the two individuals involved, but affects others in their lives as well. The final line, "And I'm as dead as a Christmas tree", conveys a sense of sadness and resignation, as if the singer is aware that this relationship is killing them slowly.


Overall, Fall is a haunting and evocative song that captures the complexities and contradictions of passionate love.


Line by Line Meaning

Fall to my bended knees
I am overcome with emotion and I physically fall to my knees.


Shoving up till I freeze
My emotions are so intense that I feel like I'm being pushed to the limit and frozen in place.


Falling on down to you Down down down
I am falling in love with you and cannot resist the feeling any longer.


So choked up in the dust
I am consumed by my desires and can't think straight.


Hand held holy lust
I am holding on to my desires so tightly that they feel sacred to me.


Dragging me to her cross Fall fall fall
I am willingly submitting to this person's will and letting them lead me wherever they want.


So I dragged you down C'mon drag me down
I am willing to be dragged down by my desires as long as I can be with this person.


So it seems to be So it seems to me That I just can't fail to see
It's clear to me that I am in love with you and nothing can change that.


Everybody's falling on me And I'm as dead as a Christmas tree
Everyone is overwhelming me with their expectations and I feel empty and lifeless inside.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN PARSONS, ERIC WOOLFSON, ERIC NORMAN WOOLFSON

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Mine Fight

Fall to my bended knees
Shoving up till I freeze
Falling on down to you
Down down down
So choked up in the dust
Hand held holy lust
Dragging me to her cross
Fall fall fall
So I dragged you down
C'mon drag me down
So it seems to be
So it seems to me
That I just can't fail to see
Falling on down to you
Down down down
Everybody's falling on me
And I'm as dead as a Christmas tree



All comments from YouTube:

Mine Fight

Fall to my bended knees
Shoving up till I freeze
Falling on down to you
Down down down
So choked up in the dust
Hand held holy lust
Dragging me to her cross
Fall fall fall
So I dragged you down
C'mon drag me down
So it seems to be
So it seems to me
That I just can't fail to see
Falling on down to you
Down down down
Everybody's falling on me
And I'm as dead as a Christmas tree

hexgirlfriend

love this version

Marcos Marcos

Grande som

Greg

"I am as dead as a Christmas tree" love this song.

Evelien

Love it ! 

svenlittlecross

i also really like the studio version, if i remember it correctly it has that cool acoustic guitar backing this one really kicks ass.. apocalypse on city night x)

pandora craufurd

"Dragging me to her cross"...my favourite line in this song

Michael Urmston

Is this a live version? heavier than usual. Great

startervisions

Peel sesh 1986

Fab Minerva

The Jesus and Mary Chain - "Fall"
The best of them

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