The Fall
Mass Love Lyrics


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Before the attacks, we were a grand capitol
A grand capitol
Before the integration, we were ahead of our time
Ahead of our time

But now this total elimination, aftermath of detonation
Proves the fall of Caprica
We need to seek out a solution, stop the Cylon evolution
Oh, the fall of Caprica

Before there was a war, we were a scorned capitol
A scorned capitol
Before our own creation, we were the leading destination
Ahead of our time

But now this total elimination, aftermath of detonation
Proves the fall of Caprica




We need to seek out a solution, stop the Cylon evolution
Oh, the fall of Caprica

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mass Love's song The Fall speak to the destruction and downfall of a once great society, the planet of Caprica. The first verse talks about how before the attacks, Caprica was a grand capitol, implying that it was once dominant and thriving. Similarly, before the integration, Caprica was ahead of its time, indicating that it was a world that led the way in innovation and progress. However, the chorus laments that the aftermath of the detonation proves the fall of Caprica. The total elimination referred to in the lyrics is perhaps a nod to the Cylon's plan to destroy humanity, which Caprica was known to be a center of. The song says that we need to find a solution and stop the Cylon evolution, implying that this destruction could have been avoided if only Caprica had been better prepared.


The second verse of the song talks about how before there was a war, Caprica was already a scorned capitol. It is unclear what this means, but it could be that Caprica was always on the brink of conflict, or that it was the subject of derision from other planets. However, before Caprica's own creation (perhaps referring to their advanced technologies or culture), they were the leading destination, once again showing how Caprica was once a beacon of hope and prosperity. However, the chorus, which is much the same as the first, implies that it was all for naught. Caprica was lost to the Cylon's destruction, and the only thing left to do is to seek out a solution and ensure that it does not happen again.


Overall, The Fall is a song that speaks to the tragedy of a once-great world that was destroyed by outside forces. It is a call to action to prevent such destruction from happening again.


Line by Line Meaning

Before the attacks, we were a grand capitol
Before the devastating attacks, our city was prosperous and flourishing


A grand capitol
Our city was a symbol of power and influence


Before the integration, we were ahead of our time
We were progressive and modern even before the merging of cultures and ideas


Ahead of our time
We were innovative, forward-thinking, and visionary


But now this total elimination, aftermath of detonation
However, the complete destruction and chaos resulting from the explosions have changed everything


Proves the fall of Caprica
The evidence of our downfall is clear and undeniable


We need to seek out a solution, stop the Cylon evolution
We must find a way to solve this problem and prevent the continued evolution and threat of the Cylons


Oh, the fall of Caprica
The sorrow and tragedy of our city's collapse is overwhelming


Before there was a war, we were a scorned capitol
Even before the conflict, outsiders looked down on us and saw us as inferior


A scorned capitol
Our city was disdained and held in contempt by those who saw themselves as superior


Before our own creation, we were the leading destination
Our city was already a popular and thriving destination before we even built it ourselves


But now this total elimination, aftermath of detonation
However, our city has been utterly wiped out and reduced to rubble


Proves the fall of Caprica
The destruction is a testament to the complete collapse of our city


We need to seek out a solution, stop the Cylon evolution
We must find a way to stop the Cylons from continuing to evolve and posing a threat to us


Oh, the fall of Caprica
The pain and heartbreak of our city's demise is unbearable




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