Heather and Ciara met at BIMM Institute and formed the band Creek in 2013 with guitarist Ben Bateman and bassist Ryan Marsden. Their song “Lust” gained local popularity and received radio airplay, leading to a number of local gigs. In 2014, band changed its name to Pale Waves and Hugo and Charlie joined soon after, in 2015. Heather has said that the band name comes from the title of a painting owned by her grandmother.
They were signed to record label Dirty Hit in 2016 and their first two singles, 2017's "There's a Honey" and "Television Romance", were produced by Matthew Healy of labelmates The 1975. Their first EP, All the Things I Never Said, was released in February 2018. In September 2018, they released their debut album My Mind Makes Noises.
Early in 2019, the band shared plans to release an EP that year, but decided later to focus on their second album. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020—as well as the decision to approach the new album with a different stylistic direction inspired by the music of the 1990s and 2000s—delayed the production and release of new music until late 2020.
The band’s second album, Who Am I?, was released on February 12, 2021, preceded by the single "Change”, which was released on November 10, 2020. It debuted at #3 on the UK Albums Chart.
Unwanted, Pale Waves' third album, was released on August 12, 2022. The album represents yet another stylistic leap for the band, this time adding pop punk influences to their evolving sound.
Fall to Pieces
Pale Waves Lyrics
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We're gonna lose love again
Get caught up in my head
And I'm full of regret
I tell myself this time
It's not about me, myself and I
You forgive me for last night
But you won't look me in the eyes
Do we push too much (I just can't keep this up)
Enough's enough (don't wanna give you up)
How long 'til we fall to pieces
It's too much to take
Are we about to break?
Can't help we're each other's weakness
Run back every time 'cause it keeps us alive
How long 'til we fall to pieces
How long 'til we fall
I know most of the time it's all because of me
And when I'm not sober I never see clearly
I love your mouth but hate what comes out of it sometimes
So don't take all the blame
It's half yours and half mine
How long 'til we fall to pieces
It's too much to take
Are we about to break?
Can't help we're each other's weakness
Run back every time 'cause it keeps us alive
We say things that we don't mean
Diluting us into nothing
Wake up right now and see
Without you I'm so empty
I put my pride aside
It's not about me, myself and I
Can we fix it and make it right
You're the best part of my life
How long 'til we fall to pieces
It's too much to take
Are we about to break?
Can't help we're each other's weakness
Run back every time 'cause it keeps us alive
How long 'til we fall to pieces
How long 'til we fall
Pale Waves' song Fall to Pieces is a reflection on a toxic relationship that is at the brink of collapse. The song's first verse describes the singer's regret and despair over a lost love, while also acknowledging that the relationship is not healthy for either party. The lyrics could be interpreted as a plea to the partner to acknowledge their flaws and try to work on the relationship together. This idea is reinforced in the chorus when the singer asks how long it will take for the relationship to crumble and if they are about to break.
The second verse seems to address the singer's own role in the toxic relationship. She recognizes that most of the time the problems are because of her, but she also seems to blame her partner as well. She acknowledges their mutual weakness for each other, which makes it difficult to stay apart even when they know the relationship is harmful. The final verse offers a glimmer of hope as the singer puts their pride aside and expresses their desire to fix the relationship and make it right.
Overall, the song Fall to Pieces offers a raw and honest portrayal of the difficulties faced in a tumultuous relationship, while also acknowledging the possibility of redemption and reconciliation.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish somebody said
I wish someone warned me
We're gonna lose love again
That our love will end again
Get caught up in my head
I can't stop thinking about it
And I'm full of regret
I regret my actions
I tell myself this time
I try to convince myself
It's not about me, myself and I
Our relationship is not all about me
You forgive me for last night
You forgave me for what I did last night
But you won't look me in the eyes
You avoid eye contact with me
Do we push too much (I just can't keep this up)
Maybe we are trying too hard
Enough's enough (don't wanna give you up)
We can't give up on each other
How long 'til we fall to pieces
How long until we break up
It's too much to take
This is overwhelming
Are we about to break?
Will our relationship end soon?
Can't help we're each other's weakness
We cannot resist each other
Run back every time 'cause it keeps us alive
We keep coming back to each other because we feel alive
I know most of the time it's all because of me
I am aware that most of our problems are caused by me
And when I'm not sober I never see clearly
When I am drunk, I can't think clearly
I love your mouth but hate what comes out of it sometimes
I love when you talk, but I hate what you say sometimes
So don't take all the blame
Don't take full responsibility
It's half yours and half mine
We are both at fault
We say things that we don't mean
We speak impulsively
Diluting us into nothing
Our words are ruining our relationship
Wake up right now and see
Realize what is happening
Without you I'm so empty
I am incomplete without you
I put my pride aside
I am willing to let go of my ego
Can we fix it and make it right
Can we repair our relationship?
You're the best part of my life
You are the most important thing to me
How long 'til we fall to pieces
How much longer until our relationship ends
How long 'til we fall
When will we finally break up
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Heather Baron-Gracie, Sam De Jong
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS
I wish somebody said
We're gonna lose love again
Get caught up in my head
And I'm full of regret
I tell myself this time
It's not about me, myself and I
You forgive me for last night
But you won't look me in the eyes
Do we push too much (I just can't keep this up)
Enough's enough (Don't wanna give you up)
How long till we fall to pieces
It's too much to take
Are we about to break?
Can't help we're each other's weakness
Run back every time cos it keeps us alive
How long till we fall to pieces
How long till we fall
I know most of the time it's all because of me
And when I'm not sober I never see clearly
I love your mouth but hate what comes out of it sometimes
So don't take all the blame
It's half yours and half mine
How long till we fall to pieces
It's too much to take
Are we about to break?
Can't help we're each other's weakness
Run back every time cos it keeps us alive
We say things that we don't mean
Diluting us into nothing
Wake up right now and see
Without you I'm so empty
I put my pride aside
It's not about me, myself and I
Can we fix it and make it right
You're the best part of my life
How long till we fall to pieces
It's too much to take
Are we about to break?
Can't help we're each other's weakness
Run back every time cos it keeps us alive
How long till we fall to pieces
How long till we fall
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lopezzz.
Pale Waves bringing the 2000's punk music and the whole avril vibes is everything i want
Alexander Armstrong
Agreed
d34dj3d1
You've never heard punk music have you?
Alexander Armstrong
@d34dj3d1 Pop/Punk like Avril and Blink not bands like Misfits and Sex Pistols
Alexander Armstrong
@d34dj3d1 Sounds like a gatekeeper... See... Pop music means Popular music Pop/Punk means Popular Punk music... Get the facts straight... Pop/Punk exist.. that's like Saying Nu Metal doesn't exist...
Aashin M shibu
I feel so special that this kinda music is back.
Sarcastic Quokka
Same here, it's like your favourite tv show releasing more episodes years later
Nicolas
You mean pop rock? It never went away but ok
Aashin M shibu
@Nicolas punk rock, you know like Avril Lavigne vibes!
LuciusGeronimo
@Aashin M shibu how is this punk rock? How? It's pop rock.