Olsson has seen life from the other side of the business, with a decade of … Read Full Bio ↴Olsson has seen life from the other side of the business, with a decade of experience in both major-label and independent situations. Despite three albums (1998’s P.J. Olsson, 1999’s Words for Living and 2005’s Beautifully Insane) acclaimed both for their bold 21st century troubadour combinations of traditional instruments and innovatively utilized electronics and his often-revealing lyrics, he had little commercial success. In fact, what was probably his biggest break came not via the standard avenues but when his carefree ode “The Whistle Song” (which did, indeed, feature him doing some rather jaunty whistling) was used in a nationwide 2004 Starburst candy TV commercial. That followed his previous breakthrough with the song “Ready for a Fall,” from Words for Living, which struck a chord with fans after being featured in Dawson’s Creek, which led to a prime spot on the Platinum soundtrack album Songs From Dawson’s Creek – Volume 1.
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Ready For A Fall
P.J. Olsson Lyrics

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You sit there in my shadows
And you call it your relief
Don`t be the one with bad eyes for
The things that I could see
Don`t give me that

The darkness has no armor
Need protection from the air

High hopes through time passing
When I see I want you there

I can`t believe
You`re the one for me
If it was this easy to find you
I should be ready for a fall
I should be ready for a fall

Now my wonders rally
Around the person I once was
Like a bird that I`ve been helping
Hope you`re healed and strong
You never know when you might have to fly

Where will you go after me
Where will you go after I set you free
And I don`t know you from a page in my book
Though I should
Though I should

I can`t believe
You`re the one for me
If it was this easy to find you
I should be ready for a fall
I should be ready for a fall

Where will you go after me
Where will you go after I set you free

And I don`t know you from a page in my book
Though I should

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to P.J. Olsson's song Ready For A Fall describe the singer's relationship with someone who is content to remain in their shadow. The singer is trying to convince this person that they don't need to hide, and that they don't see things the same way they do. The singer is urging this person to be open and honest, even if it means being vulnerable. The chorus of the song emphasizes the unpredictable nature of relationships and the fact that falling in love can be a painful experience, but the singer is willing to take that risk.

In the second verse, the singer reflects on their own growth and how they have changed since first meeting this person. They recognize that they have been helping the other person to heal and become stronger, but they also acknowledge that they cannot control this person's future. The final lines of the song suggest that the singer is still uncertain about their relationship with this person and what the future might hold.

Overall, the lyrics to Ready For A Fall explore themes of vulnerability, love, and uncertainty. The singer is urging the other person to be open and honest, even if it means taking a risk and potentially falling in love. The song also reflects on the unpredictable nature of relationships and the fact that they can often lead to heartache.

Line by Line Meaning

You sit there in my shadows
You remain in the background, unseen and unnoticed by others.

And you call it your relief
You find solace in being hidden and unseen.

Don't be the one with bad eyes for
Don't be the person who can't see the potential and possibilities.

The things that I could see
Don't limit yourself from seeing things from a different perspective.

Don't give me that
Stop making excuses.

The darkness has no armor
There's no protection in being hidden in darkness.

Need protection from the air
You need to come out of hiding and face reality.

High hopes through time passing
Remaining hopeful despite time passing by.

When I see I want you there
Wanting someone to be there when you succeed.

I can't believe
Being surprised or amazed by something.

You're the one for me
Finding someone who seems like they're perfect for you.

If it was this easy to find you
It was surprisingly simple to find someone who is so compatible with me.

I should be ready for a fall
It's a warning to prepare oneself for potential disappointment if things don't work out.

Now my wonders rally
I am amazed and awed by the wonders and possibilities of the world.

Around the person I once was
The wonders and possibilities of the world surround who I used to be.

Like a bird that I've been helping
Feeling like I am aiding and assisting someone else to learn how to fly and soar high.

Hope you're healed and strong
Wanting someone to be healed and become stronger.

You never know when you might have to fly
You never know when you will be forced to step up and become independent.

Where will you go after me
Wondering where someone will end up after we are no longer together.

Where will you go after I set you free
Wondering where someone will go after I have let them go.

And I don't know you from a page in my book
Not knowing much about someone, so they appear to be a stranger.

Though I should
Even though I should know them, I don't.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PAUL OLSSON

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