Brothers Scott and Joel Owen, native southern Californians with deep family… Read Full Bio ↴Brothers Scott and Joel Owen, native southern Californians with deep family roots in the south, formed PawnShop kings after years of playing music together. Growing up and living in Southern California, while being deeply influenced by memories of time spent at their grandfather’s lake plantation in Arkansas and coupled with a variety of musical influences including Bob Marley, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder and the Staples Singers, their music is packed with the southern, soulful, blues, Americana sounds uniquely blended and developed with respected producers Phil Madeira (The Civil Wars, Emmylou Harris) and Lynn Nichols (Mat Kearney, MuteMath).

Fall Apart
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Oh, I'm on my knees
Oh, I am begging, I'm begging, please
Let your love, such a good love
Cut me, embrace me
Crush me and save me

This is how books get written
This is why tales are told

And this is what we'll tell the children when we're old

Come on, take me home
I've been waiting all my life for you
I could be alone if I thought I wasn't right for you
Whatever comes along, I'll be putting up a fight for you
Come on, take me home, yeah
Let me fall apart with you

Love, lift me off of my knees
We're both of us bleeding
Broken and needing
Come and fill my heart up
Come and break it apart
I'll take all that you give me
I'll give you all that's in me

This is how books get written
This is why tales are told
And this is what we'll tell the children when we're old

Come on, take me home
I've been waiting all my life for you
I could be alone if I thought I wasn't right for you
Whatever comes along, I'll be putting up a fight for you
Come on, take me home, yeah
Let me fall apart with you

Come on, take me home
I've been waiting all my life for you
I could be alone if I knew I wasn't right for you
Come on, take me home
I've been waiting all my life for you
I could be alone if I knew I wasn't right for you
Whatever comes along, I'll be putting up a fight for you
Come on, take me home, yeah
Let me fall apart with you
Whatever comes along, I'll be putting up a fight for you
Come on, take me home, yeah

Let me fall apart with you
Let me fall apart with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to PawnShop Kings' song "Fall Apart" evoke a sense of vulnerability, desperation and surrender to love. The opening line, "Oh, I'm on my knees" sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the artist begs for love to cut them, embrace them, crush them and ultimately save them. The second verse is where the symbolism of falling apart becomes even more profound. The singer declares "Love, lift me off of my knees/We're both of us bleeding/Broken and needing/Come and fill my heart up/Come and break it apart." Here, it seems that the singer recognizes that love isn't always perfect, and that it can hurt, but they are willing to let it break them apart in order to be filled up again.

The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, is a plea for the person they love to take them home and let them fall apart together. The lyrics "Whatever comes along, I'll be putting up a fight for you" show a commitment to fighting for their love, no matter what obstacles may come their way. Ultimately, the song suggests that love isn't always easy, but it is worth the struggle because it is what makes life worth living.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, I'm on my knees
I am humbly asking for help or begging for mercy.

Oh, I am begging, I'm begging, please
This is a desperate plea for assistance, and the singer is willing to do anything for it.

Let your love, such a good love
The singer wants to experience love that is positive, healthy, and fulfilling.

Cut me, embrace me
The artist wants to feel intense emotions, good or bad, and to be held tightly in someone else's arms.

Crush me and save me
The artist wants someone to break them down entirely, so they can start over fresh and stronger.

This is how books get written
The singer is acknowledging that their experience is universal and relatable enough to be told as stories in books.

This is why tales are told
The singer recognizes the importance of passing on stories and experiences to future generations.

And this is what we'll tell the children when we're old
The artist imagines sharing their experience with future generations.

Come on, take me home
The artist is ready to begin a new adventure with someone they trust and love.

I've been waiting all my life for you
The artist has been seeking someone to share their life with for a long time.

I could be alone if I thought I wasn't right for you
The singer is willing to be alone if it means not forcing someone to be with them if they aren't right for each other.

Whatever comes along, I'll be putting up a fight for you
The artist is willing to go through any obstacle or challenge to be with the person they love.

Let me fall apart with you
The singer wants to be raw and vulnerable with their partner, trusting that they will be there for them.

Love, lift me off of my knees
The singer is asking love to raise them up and help them out of their difficult situation.

We're both of us bleeding
The singer and their partner are both hurt, emotionally or physically.

Broken and needing
Both the artist and their partner are damaged and require help to heal.

Come and fill my heart up
The artist wants their partner to provide emotional comfort and love.

Come and break it apart
The singer wants their partner to break down their emotional walls and barriers.

I'll take all that you give me
The singer is ready to accept everything their partner has to offer.

I'll give you all that's in me
The artist is willing to share their deepest thoughts and feelings with their partner.

Whatever comes along, I'll be putting up a fight for you
The artist is willing to do anything to protect their relationship with their partner.

Let me fall apart with you
The artist wants to be raw and vulnerable with their partner, trusting that they will be there for them.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Anthem Entertainment
Written by: JOEL TAYLOR OWEN, STEPHEN SCOTT OWEN, JEFF TROTT

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