Liv Puente – Vocals
Darren Smith – Guitar
Carl Bown – Guitar
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Darren Smith – Guitar
Carl Bown – Guitar
Simon Hills – Bass
Max Williams – Drums

Laruso are a five-piece alternative rock/metal band based in Sheffield. They released their first full-length release – A Classic Case of Cause And Effect in May 2009 and have so far given three individual singles being '1998', 'Plain Paper Napkins' and "End Of Level boss". Influences include a great diversity of acts such as Deftones, Faith No More, Taking Back Sunday, Meshuggah and Alice In Chains. Laruso’s resulting sound is like no other. Their debut album was produced by guitarist Carl Bown, who has also produced the new Fightstar album Be Human at his own Treehouse Studios in Chesterfield. Laruso have also toured with Fightstar through May '09.

Falling apart
Laruso Lyrics

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I keep on losing time but I, take the second hand
People stop and stare at me, if I could, I'd make them understand
My picture starts to fade away
I start to breath but stall
Desire, you know you're making me fall down, fall out, crawl

WHILE YOU WALK AWAY
I think I'm falling apart.now tell me

WHILE YOU WALK AWAY
I know you'll never go far,
So I'll stay, I think I'm falling apart

I wish that you would compromise, you think you're happy now
Take another chance, you failed miserably
I never told you how
My picture starts to fade away
I start to breath but stall
Desire, you know you're making me fall down, fall out, crawl

WHILE YOU WALK AWAY
I think I'm falling apart.now tell me
WHILE YOU WALK AWAY
I know you'll never go far,
So I'll stay, I think I'm falling apart

We fall down, we fall out,
Desire you know that you're making me fall
We fall down, we fall out,
Desire you know that you're making me fall
We fall down, we fall out.
You're making me. FALL APART

WHILE YOU WALK AWAY
I think I'm falling apart.now tell me
WHILE YOU WALK AWAY
I know you'll never go far,
So I'll stay, I think I'm falling Apart

I think I'm falling A.

I think I'm falling A.
I think I'm falling Apart

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Falling Apart" indicate that the singer is losing track of time and falling behind in life. The reference to the "second hand" implies that while others are moving forward, he is stuck and unable to catch up. He wishes that people would understand his struggles and the fact that he is fading away, but he feels helpless and unable to communicate his situation.

The chorus becomes an invitation to engage with the singer's predicament. He wants someone to acknowledge that he is falling apart and possibly to offer some support. However, the lyrics suggest that he has been rejected before and that he struggles with self-doubt. He knows that the person he is addressing is not going far, but he still feels lonely and shattered.

The second verse refers to a failed attempt to improve his situation by asking someone to compromise, but again, his efforts have been in vain. The chorus repeats the same plea, but this time the sense of urgency increases, and the repetition of "fall down" suggests that the singer has completely fallen apart. The lyrics to the bridge emphasize the emotional turmoil by repeating the phrase, "we fall down," and placing additional emphasis on the word "fall" in each iteration.

Some possible interpretations of the lyrics could be that the singer is suffering from anxiety, depression, or some other mental health issue, and is struggling to cope with the demands of life. The repetition of "fall," "falling," and "fall apart" suggests a sense of defeat and inevitability. However, the singer is still reaching out for connection and perhaps hope, despite his feelings of isolation.

Line by Line Meaning

I keep on losing time but I, take the second hand
Although time is constantly slipping away, I am doing what I can to make the most of it.

People stop and stare at me, if I could, I'd make them understand
Others are judging me and my situation without knowing the full story, and I wish I could make them see things from my perspective.

My picture starts to fade away
My image and sense of self is deteriorating and becoming less clear.

I start to breath but stall
I am struggling to catch my breath and feeling overwhelmed.

Desire, you know you're making me fall down, fall out, crawl
My desire for something or someone is causing me to feel weak and helpless.

WHILE YOU WALK AWAY I think I'm falling apart.now tell me
As you leave, I feel like I am breaking down and I need someone to confirm my fears.

I know you'll never go far, So I'll stay, I think I'm falling apart
Although you will still be around, I am struggling and feel like I am falling apart.

I wish that you would compromise, you think you're happy now Take another chance, you failed miserably I never told you how
I wish we could find a solution and work together, but I am also holding onto past mistakes and regret not communicating better.

We fall down, we fall out, Desire you know that you're making me fall You're making me. FALL APART
Our desires and failures are causing us to fall apart and feel uncertain.

I think I'm falling A. I think I'm falling A. I think I'm falling Apart
I feel like I am on the verge of breaking and losing control.

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