The Greatest Fall (Of All Time
Matchbook Romance Lyrics


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The hand of my clock strikes two
In times when I got the best of you
We made promises we couldn't keep
And every night we couldn't sleep.
I didn't know why, but didn't ask questions
Because it was the first time in my life, yeah the first time in my life
Where I, did something right.
I set myself up for the greatest fall of all time
I set myself up for the greatest fall of all time

You pick me apart
While I search for witty things to say (In my defense)
"You'll never amount to anything anyway"
(Don't press your luck, don't press your luck)
And think that I'm impressed with your one night stands
And your contagious kiss
I'm trying to get this right
Yeah, cause I'm ridiculous like that

I set myself up for the greatest fall of all time
I set myself up for the greatest fall of all time

I'll keep this as
A constant reminder
Of the nights I spent holding onto her
And rest assured I'm moving on
I miss you less, with each day you're gone (you're gone)

I set myself up for the greatest fall of all time
I set myself up for the greatest fall of all time




I set myself up for the greatest fall of all time
[in EP it is repeated 2 times, not 3]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "The Greatest Fall of All Time" by Matchbook Romance reflect on a past relationship and the consequences of certain actions. The song starts with the singer contemplating the moments when they had control over the situation and recalls the promises they made but never kept. The lyrics seem regretful and melancholic as the singer expresses their inability to sleep and their lack of desire to question what went wrong. However, it also suggests that these moments were the first time things went right in their life.


The second verse shifts the narrative towards the other person in the relationship. Here, the singer addresses the criticisms and negativity that they received from their partner. They also speak about the other person's promiscuity as they search for something witty to say in response. However, the singer is still hopeful and trying to make things work even though everything seems ridiculous. The chorus of the song highlights the biggest mistake of the singer - setting oneself up for the greatest fall of all time. The repeated line emphasizes the pain and regret the singer feels as a result of their actions.


Overall, the song addresses the struggles that come with failed relationships and how they can affect a person's self-worth. The lyrics emphasize the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions.


Line by Line Meaning

The hand of my clock strikes two
It's late at night and I'm reflecting on a past relationship.


In times when I got the best of you
During the relationship, I may have had power over my partner.


We made promises we couldn't keep
Commitments were made, but were ultimately unfulfilled.


And every night we couldn't sleep.
The relationship caused restlessness and turmoil.


I didn't know why, but didn't ask questions
I didn't dig deeper into the relationship's problems, possibly due to fear or uncertainty.


Because it was the first time in my life, yeah the first time in my life
I was inexperienced and naive in the relationship.


Where I, did something right.
Despite the downsides, being in the relationship made me feel like I was doing something right in life.


You pick me apart
My partner criticized and judged me constantly.


While I search for witty things to say (In my defense)
I tried to come up with clever comebacks to defend myself.


"You'll never amount to anything anyway"
My partner had no faith in my future success.


(Don't press your luck, don't press your luck)
Don't push me too hard or you'll regret it.


And think that I'm impressed with your one night stands
My partner boasted about their one night stands, thinking it would impress me.


And your contagious kiss
My partner had a charming personality that drew people in.


I'm trying to get this right
I want to make things work, but it's difficult.


Yeah, cause I'm ridiculous like that
I admit that I may be foolish for holding onto hope for the relationship.


I'll keep this as a constant reminder
I will remember the struggles of the relationship to prevent making similar mistakes in the future.


Of the nights I spent holding onto her
Memories of the time spent together remain strong in my mind.


And rest assured I'm moving on
I am letting go of the relationship and moving forward with my life.


I miss you less, with each day you're gone (you're gone)
Over time, I am healing from the pain of the breakup and missing my partner less and less.


I set myself up for the greatest fall of all time
I allowed myself to be caught up in a toxic relationship that ultimately ended in failure.


[in EP it is repeated 2 times, not 3]
The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the theme of self-sabotage in relationships.




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Lee Pryor

The hand of my clock strikes two
In times when I got the best of you
We made promises we couldn't keep
And every night we couldn't sleep.

I didn't know why, but didn't ask questions
Because it was the first time in my life,
Yeah the first time in my life
Where I, did something right.

I set myself up for the greatest fall of all time
You pick me apart
While I search for witty things to say (In my defense)
"You'll never amount to anything anyway"
(Don't press your luck, don't press your luck)

And think that I'm impressed with your one night stands
And your contagious kiss
I'm trying to get this right
Yeah, cause I'm ridicules like that

I'll keep this as
A constant reminder
Of the nights I spent holding onto her
And rest assured I'm moving on
I miss you less, with each day your gone (your gone)



All comments from YouTube:

ssj50trunks

Blasting this in my car in High School. Girlfriend in the passenger seat. Friends in the back seat. One of them doing the double bass with his feet. All of us singing and screaming along. Some of the best times of my life.

Starrycat 38

W

Nikki Stowell

Annnnnnnd I'm sobbing

SomeoneElse

@oskar781 I remember watching that bro!!!

SomeoneElse

You still got an MR2?

Joseph Roberts

Don't do that to me....
my friend Dusty with his Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2 Pioneer subs in a box blasting this stuff with Elizabeth and Kelly in the back, no room for knees, but plenty of room for emo plees!!!!!

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Todd Wayde

Matchbook Romance is severely under rated. ❤

Patrick Mandala

Still listening to this song after all these years. Got "stories and alibis" tattooed on my chest. Thanks a lot for this album!
And thanks a lot for the screaming in the background. Just what this song needs.

Kuroashi

This is what you call very underrated.. This band right here!

David

Just listened to this album all the way through for the first time in over 10 years. Not a single bad song or one I felt like skipping on the entire thing. Underrated classic

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