Th… Read Full Bio ↴The Fall is the 6th track in Lovejoy’s second EP titled Pebble Brain.
The song is could be about a person experiencing depression and taking antidepressants, and their life in it. While ‘the fall’ could be the spiral, or fall, into depression.
By the end of the song, the narrator tries to fix themself, but it doesn’t end up working. This leads to the breakdown at the end, which could represent the narrator having a mental breakdown, of some sort.
The Fall
LoveJoy Lyrics
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It's not that simple, but he won't seem to notice
There must be more to this
So leave those sink estates, and let's book a holiday
We're painting all the counties in blue
'Cause we're already boring, and we're already hoarding
What else have we got left to accrue?
And the ramblers will say
"It's got a marvelous view"
But they don't know how many lives it took, no
They'll never know what you knew
And we're so calm, but we're (fucking scared, fucking scared)
And we're so calm, but we're (fucking scared, fucking scared)
And we're so calm, but we're (fucking scared, fucking scared)
And we're so calm, but we're fucking scared of people like you
Under the weight of some Sertraline
A couple Prozacs, and now I'm pumping dopamine
There must be more to this
We've got a country house now, old dog has been put down now
It's nice to be around trees
Custom license plate on our Audi R8
How many grocers does one county need?
And the ramblers will say
"It's still a marvelous view"
That treadmill still looms
Of your hedonic misuse
So come on, one and all to see the apathy
The reams of gray stencils that fill the tapestry
I look to all of you and see a different fucking species
Aspiration for a different destination to me
Across the Pennines, there's a thin blue line, a knife and a mall
Would do something, if it wasn't all so effortful
'Cause I'm so high, my brain can't even look at the fall
And when you've reached the top there's nowhere else to go but-
(Hah)
LoveJoy's "The Fall" is a poignant and insightful commentary on the human condition in the modern world. The opening verses describe the singer's struggle to cope with the weight of disappointment and frustration. His broken nose is not just a physical injury, but a metaphor for the emotional pain he carries inside. He refuses to acknowledge the complexity of his situation and chooses to ignore the problem.
The chorus highlights the theme of duality in human nature. We may appear calm and composed on the outside, but we are actually terrified of people who may judge us. The use of profanity in this part of the song is significant as it shows the intensity of emotion that the singer feels.
The second verse is a reflection on the emptiness of material possessions. The singer has accumulated wealth and status symbols like a country house and a custom license plate, but these things don't bring him any real joy. He is haunted by the memory of his old dog and the reminder of his mortality. The ramblers' description of the view from his country mansion is a poignant reminder that beauty is often built on a foundation of tragedy.
The final verse captures the sense of alienation and disconnection that many people feel in our society. The singer feels like he is surrounded by people who are different from him and who have different values. He sees violence and injustice all around him, but he is too overwhelmed to take action. The reference to the thin blue line and the knife and the mall is a commentary on the violence and social inequality that exist in the UK.
Overall, "The Fall" is a powerful and insightful commentary on the human condition. It touches on themes of duality, materialism, mortality, and social injustice, making it a song that is both timeless and relevant to the times we live in.
Line by Line Meaning
Under the weight of a broken nose
Despite the pain he experiences everyday, he ignores it.
It's not that simple, but he won't seem to notice
Despite the complexities of his struggles, he tries to avoid confronting them.
There must be more to this
There must be more to life than what he is currently experiencing.
So leave those sink estates and
Escape the unfortunate environment.
Let's book a holiday
Let's take a chance to do something different.
We're painting all the counties in blue
We are changing our circumstances to be more interesting.
'Cause we're already boring
We have become uninteresting to ourselves.
And we're already hoarding
We have already accumulated more than we need.
What else have we got left to accrue?
Why keep accumulating beyond our needs?
And the ramblers will say
The observers will give their opinions.
"It's got a marvelous view"
"It looks great from here"
But they don't know how many lives it took, no
They are unaware of the struggles and sacrifices that were required to achieve that view.
They'll never know what you knew
They will never truly understand what you have gone through to get here.
And we're so calm but we're (fucking scared, fucking scared)
Despite the facade of calmness, we are truly afraid deep down.
And we're so calm but we're (fucking scared, fucking scared)
Our fear cannot be overstated.
And we're so calm but we're (fucking scared, fucking scared)
We appear collected on the surface, but the fear inside is consuming us.
And we're so calm but we're fucking scared of people like you
We are afraid of the judgment and criticism we receive from others.
Under the weight of some Sertraline
He continues to experience depression and takes medication to help cope.
A couple Prozacs, and now I'm pumping dopamine
He has added medication to his regimen to help stabilize his mood.
We've got a country house now
We have achieved a comfortable life.
Old dog has been put down now
We have had to make some hard choices and sacrifices along the way.
It's nice to be around trees
We enjoy being surrounded by nature and tranquility.
Custom license plate
We have gone above and beyond to express our individuality.
On our Audi R8
We have achieved a high level of material possessions.
How many grocers does one county need?
We have all that we need, yet we continue to acquire more.
And the ramblers will say
The observers will critique again.
"It's still a marvelous view"
The view still impresses them despite the struggles it took.
That treadmill still looms
The struggle is never-ending.
Your hedonic misuse
You indulge in too many superficial pleasures and materials.
So come on, one and all to see the apathy
Come witness the prevailing lack of interest and concern.
The reams of gray stencils that fill the tapestry
The uniform, dull aspects of life.
I look to all of you and see a different fucking species
The differences among people are overstated and overwhelming.
Aspiration for a different destination to me
Others desire something different from what he does.
Across the Pennines, there's a thin blue line, a knife and a mall
The dangers and evils that exist in modern society.
I would do something, if it wasn't all so effortful
He would help the world if the effort was not so daunting.
'Cause I'm so high, my brain can't even look at the fall
He is so consumed by his current position that he cannot bear to consider losing it.
And when you've reached the top there's nowhere else to go but-
Even after achieving success, there may be little room for more fulfillment.
(Hah)
An expression of despair and a coping mechanism at the same time.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ashley Stevens, Joseph Goldsmith, Mark Boardman, William Gold
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