Out Of Love
Marcy Heisler Lyrics


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When you fall out of love, there is so much to do,
There are so many closets to clean.
There are boxes to stack, dreams to take back,
Ultimatums to say and not mean.
When you fall out of love,
First you sob, then you sigh,
And you wonder how phone bills can get up that high
And you think to yourself,
That you really did try. You really did try.

When you fall out of love,
Theres a lot to explain,
There are so many angels to spin,
Was it him, was it me?
Either way now I'm free, though I don't know quite how to begin.
Do I let down my hair? Do I put on a show?
Do I go to a bar and kiss boys I don't know?
As it finally sinks in that you really did go.
You really did, really did go.

You can tell your friends I was too crazy,
I'll inform mine you were never around.
Who knew there would be so many ways for beating this into the ground.
Tell the whole office you never loved me,
I'll tell the lunch room I never loved you.
Isn't it funny how all of it, none of it,
All of it, none of it's true.

When you fall out of love,
It's an absolute mess.
Still the lessons are painfully clear.
There is hurt to endure,
But I think that I'm sure that it's part of the reason we're here.
And your heart starts to crack,
And you feel less than whole,
But you realise the earth still spins round on it's pole.
And you learn you can function with half of soul.
And you're wanting to scream.
But you don't say a word.




When you fall out of love.
At least, that's what I've heard.

Overall Meaning

The song "Out of Love" by Marcy Heisler explores the complex emotions and experiences that come with falling out of love. The lyrics depict the aftermath of a failed relationship and the struggle to move on with life. The beginning of the song focuses on the practical concerns that need to be addressed after a split, such as cleaning out closets and returning possessions. The singer acknowledges the efforts made to save the relationship and the disappointment in realizing that it didn't work out. The feeling of confusion and indecisiveness is conveyed in lines such as "Do I let down my hair? Do I put on a show? Do I go to a bar and kiss boys I don't know?".


As the song continues, the pain and emotional turmoil of the situation become more apparent, and the tone becomes more poignant. The singer laments the loss of love and the emotional aftermath, including feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. The chorus repeats the phrase, "When you fall out of love," emphasizing the commonality of this experience and highlighting the universality of the emotions that come with it.


Despite the difficult subject matter, there is a sense of resilience and strength that emerges throughout the song. The lyrics suggest that while falling out of love is painful, it is also a necessary step in life's journey. The line, "There is hurt to endure, but I think that I'm sure that it's part of the reason we're here," suggests that these struggles and experiences are a part of the process of growing and learning.


Line by Line Meaning

When you fall out of love, there is so much to do,
The end of a relationship brings many tasks to deal with.


There are so many closets to clean.
One needs to organize and sort out personal space.


There are boxes to stack, dreams to take back,
One must put away memories and ideals they once shared.


Ultimatums to say and not mean.
Although it's tempting to give ultimatums, it's better not to say something you don't mean.


When you fall out of love,
This line refers to the subject of the song.


First you sob, then you sigh,
It's typical to cry, then feel sad and resigned to what's happened.


And you wonder how phone bills can get up that high
The end of a relationship often means higher phone bills as communication becomes strained.


And you think to yourself,
One's inner thoughts and reflections on the situation.


That you really did try. You really did try.
Despite the end result, one has to acknowledge their effort and commitment.


When you fall out of love,
This line refers to the topic of the music piece.


Theres a lot to explain,
Breaking up requires explanations and understanding of the event.


There are so many angels to spin,
Trying to grasp what went wrong can feel like spinning a thousand unanswered questions.


Was it him, was it me?
Trying to pinpoint the root cause of a breakup can be difficult and confusing.


Either way now I'm free, though I don't know quite how to begin.
Feeling released from something that was not working, but unsure how to approach the aftermath.


Do I let down my hair? Do I put on a show?
Debating how to react and respond to what's happened, whether to be reserved or outgoing.


Do I go to a bar and kiss boys I don't know?
Flirting and socializing as a means of coping and 'moving on'.


As it finally sinks in that you really did go.
Realizing the finality of a breakup and trying to accept it.


You really did, really did go.
Repeating the statement above to emphasize its impact.


You can tell your friends I was too crazy,
Blaming one's self in the aftermath and hurting self-esteem.


I'll inform mine you were never around.
Feeling abandoned and blaming the other person for not being there.


Who knew there would be so many ways for beating this into the ground.
Endlessly blaming oneself or the other person is unproductive and causes more damage.


Tell the whole office you never loved me,
Spreading lies and making up reasons for the downfall can be hurtful and unfair.


I'll tell the lunch room I never loved you.
Returning the favor and making up lies.


Isn't it funny how all of it, none of it, All of it, none of it's true.
Both sides can construct a false reality to cover their own insecurities and shortcomings.


When you fall out of love,
The general topic of the song.


It's an absolute mess.
Emotions and practical considerations make it messy.


Still the lessons are painfully clear.
From the chaos emerge valuable lessons.


There is hurt to endure,
Pain should be acknowledged and endured in order to move on.


But I think that I'm sure that it's part of the reason we're here.
Believing that pain and other emotions are part of the human experience and can lead to growth.


And your heart starts to crack,
Symbolic interpretation of emotional pain.


And you feel less than whole,
Feeling incomplete without the other person.


But you realise the earth still spins round on it's pole.
The world doesn't stop for a lapse in personal life.


And you learn you can function with half of soul.
Learning how to move on and function without relying on someone else for happiness.


And you're wanting to scream.
Feeling the urge to express emotions in a loud or dramatic manner.


But you don't say a word.
Keeping composure and choosing silence instead of conflict.


When you fall out of love.
Ending the piece with a restatement of the topic.




Writer(s): Zina Goldrich, Marcy Heisler

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@stephaniewatkins8022

You can hear the pain in the melody of this. Beautiful song ❤️

@stephaniewatkins8022

When you fall out of love, there is so much to do,
There are so many closets to clean.
There are boxes to stack, dreams to take back,
Ultimatums to say and not mean.
When you fall out of love,
First you sob, then you sigh,
And you wonder how phone bills can get up that high
And you think to yourself,
That you really did try. You really did try.
When you fall out of love,
Theres a lot to explain,
There are so many angels to spin,
Was it him, was it me?
Either way now I'm free, though I don't know quite how to begin.
Do I let down my hair? Do I put on a show?
Do I go to a bar and kiss boys I don't know?
As it finally sinks in that you really did go.
You really did, really did go.
You can tell your friends I was too crazy,
I'll inform mine you were never around.
Who knew there would be so many ways for beating this into the ground.
Tell the whole office you never loved me,
I'll tell the lunch room I never loved you.
Isn't it funny how all of it, none of it,
All of it, none of it's true.
When you fall out of love,
It's an absolute mess.
Still the lessons are painfully clear.
There is hurt to endure,
But I think that I'm sure that it's part of the reason we're here.
And your heart starts to crack,
And you feel less than whole,
But you realise the earth still spins round on it's pole.
And you learn you can function with half of soul.
And you're wanting to scream.
But you don't say a word.
When you fall out of love.
At least, that's what I've heard.

@cassiemccluskey

Such a beautiful song, I fell in love with the moment I heard it. I have recently covered it, if anyone would like to take a look xo

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