The Fall
Pegasus ft. Bailey Tzuke Lyrics
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They don't say and won't say what we mean
Spoken from love, but still unheard
The shapes and spaces in between
If we cut and run, we'll never know
How much of the truth we'll let go
That brought us here
And the pain when we're close arise
I realize that
We're not lost, we're only in the dark
We're not lost at all, we're measuring the fall
We hold the skies in our hands
We're so close, that we don't understand
How fragile is the time we're wasting down
But staring at the sun we burn out
The scars on our skin are the footsteps
That brought us here
And the pain when we're close arise
I realize that
We're not lost, we're only in the dark
We're not lost at all, we're measuring the fall
We'll still be here
The awake with the dawn
Safe with no fear
Now the danger has gone
The scars on our skin are the footsteps
That brought us here
And the pain when we're close arise
I realize that
We're not lost, we're only in the dark
We're not lost at all, we're measuring the fall
In "The Fall," Pegasus and Bailey Tzuke explore the difficulties of communication and the resulting misunderstandings in relationships. The first verse expresses the idea that words can be used carelessly and without much thought, leading to confusion and a lack of understanding. Even when spoken from a place of love, these words can still fail to convey true meaning. The second verse suggests that avoiding difficult conversations and leaving situations unresolved can result in a loss of truth and understanding.
The chorus implies that amidst the difficulties and pain, there is still hope. The scars on their skin represent the journey that has brought them to where they are now. Rather than being lost, they are simply navigating through the darkness, measuring the fall and the steps it takes to get back up. The bridge ties this all together, bringing a sense of closure and a sense of safety in moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
We throw around these reckless words
We use words carelessly without actually expressing what we mean to say.
They don't say and won't say what we mean
Our reckless words do not convey the intention or feeling behind them.
Spoken from love, but still unheard
Despite speaking from a place of love, our words still remain misunderstood or ignored.
The shapes and spaces in between
The unspoken and implied aspects of our communication that are left unsaid.
If we cut and run, we'll never know
We will never find out the truth if we choose to avoid or flee the situation.
How much of the truth we'll let go
By avoiding or running away, we risk losing the opportunity to discover the truth.
The scars on our skin are the footsteps
The physical signs of our past experiences and hardships that have led us to this point.
That brought us here
Those experiences have shaped and influenced our current situation and perspective.
And the pain when we're close arise
The emotional pain we experience when we are intimately connected with others.
I realize that
This insight or realization applies to the current situation.
We're not lost, we're only in the dark
We may feel uncertain or confused, but we are not truly lost. We are simply lacking light or clarity.
We're not lost at all, we're measuring the fall
We are not lost, but rather we are assessing the depth and consequences of the situation or decision we are facing.
We hold the skies in our hands
We have immense potential and power within us.
We're so close, that we don't understand
Our proximity to success or achievement can blind us to the challenges and risks involved.
How fragile is the time we're wasting down
We may be wasting valuable opportunities or moments, not realizing how fleeting and precious they are.
But staring at the sun we burn out
We risk self-destruction or harm by being too ambitious or reckless.
We'll still be here
We will persevere and endure through whatever challenges we face.
The awake with the dawn
We will be alert and ready for what is to come.
Safe with no fear
We will feel secure and confident in ourselves despite any difficulties.
Now the danger has gone
We have overcome the obstacles and risks that threatened us before.
Contributed by Allison K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.