He jokingly mentioned in a Hot 97 interview that he “dove into his really emotional side” and even “cut himself to some records” in the album, and it shows in his lyrics.
I Fall Apart
Post Malone Lyrics
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And she left me with a broken heart, yeah
She fooled me twice and it's all my fault, yeah
She cut too deep, now she left me scarred, yeah
Now there's too many thoughts goin' through my brain, yeah
And now I'm takin' these shots like it's novacane, yeah
Ooh, I fall apartDown to my core
Ooh, I fall apart
Down to my core
Ooh, didn't know it before
Surprised when you caught me off guard
All this damn jewelry I bought
You was my shorty, I thought
Never caught a feelin' this hard
Harder than the liquor I pour
Tell me you don't want me no more
But I can't let go
Everybody told me so
Feelin' like I sold my soul
Devil in the form of a whore
Devil in the form of a whore
You said it
No you said it
No you said it
We'd be together
Ooh, I fall apart
Down to my core
Ooh, I fall apart
Down to my coreOoh, didn't know it before
Surprised when you caught me off guard
All this damn jewelry I bought
You was my shorty, I thought
In "I Fall Apart" by Post Malone, the singer reflects on a relationship that has left him feeling broken and exposed. The opening lines express his vulnerability: "Ooh, I fall apart, down to my core." He then goes on to describe how his lover told him he wasn't enough, and how she broke his heart, leaving him with scars. The chorus repeats the theme of falling apart, with "Ooh, I fall apart" becoming a refrain. The pain is visceral and devastating.
The verses focus on the singer's tumultuous emotions. He's confused and hurt, trying to make sense of what happened. He feels foolish for being fooled twice and for buying his ex-girlfriend so much jewelry. He's not sure how to move on, and the pain is so intense that he's turning to alcohol to numb it. He knows that he needs to let go of this toxic relationship but can't seem to do it. The line "Harder than the liquor I pour" underscores how difficult it is for him to let go.
The bridge of the song expresses the singer's feelings of helplessness: "All these scars, can't help from showin' / Whippin' in the foreign and the tears keep rollin'." He's trying to hide his pain, but it's impossible. His heartache is on full display.
Overall, the lyrics of "I Fall Apart" capture the experience of heartbreak in all its messy, raw, and painful glory. The song is a poignant reminder of how hard it can be to let go of someone you love, even when they've hurt you.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, I fall apart
The singer feels completely shattered
She told me that I'm not enough (yeah)
The singer's ex-partner told him that he's not good enough
And she left me with a broken heart (yeah)
The singer's ex-partner broke their relationship thus broke his heart
She fooled me twice and it's all my fault (yeah)
The artist made the mistake of trusting his ex-partner again and now blames himself
She cut too deep, now she left me scarred (yeah)
The artist's ex-partner hurt him very deeply and left him with emotional scars
Now there's so many thoughts goin' through my brain (yeah)
The singer is overwhelmed with thoughts about the breakup and the aftermath
And now I'm takin' these shots like it's Novocaine, yeah
The singer is numbing his pain with alcohol
Down to my core
The artist feels that the breakup has affected him on a deep level
Ooh, didn't know it before
The artist didn't realize how much his ex-partner meant to him before the breakup
Surprised when you caught me off guard
The artist was caught off guard by the breakup and its impact on him
All this damn jewelry I bought
The singer bought expensive things for his ex-partner in an attempt to make her happy
You was my shorty, I thought
The artist thought that his ex-partner was the one for him
Never caught a feelin' this hard
The singer has never felt this strongly about someone before
Harder than the liquor I pour
The singer's feelings are stronger than the alcohol he's drinking
Tell me you don't want me no more
The singer's ex-partner has told him she doesn't want him anymore
But I can't let go
The artist can't move on from the relationship
Everybody told me so
Other people warned the artist about his ex-partner but he didn't listen
Feelin' like I sold my soul
The singer feels like he gave up everything for the relationship
Devil in the form of a whore
The singer sees his ex-partner as a destructive force in his life
You said it
The artist's ex-partner makes promises she doesn't keep
We'd be together, oh
The artist's ex-partner promised they would be together, but that didn't happen
Ice keep pourin' and the drink keep flowin'
The artist continues to drink alcohol to numb his pain
Try and brush it off, but it keep on goin'
The singer can't ignore his emotions
Covered in scars and I can't help showin'
The artist's emotional wounds are obvious to others
Whippin' in the foreign and the tears keep rollin'
The singer is driving fast and crying
Ayy, ayy
An expression of pain
Ayy, ayy, ayy, uh, ayy, ayy
Continued expression of pain
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carlo Montagnese, William Walsh, Austin Richard Post
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Girl: as soon as i can
Boy: will u leave me
Girl: No are u crazy?!
Boy: do u love me?
Girl: yes alot
Boy: have u ever cheated on me
Girl: no never!
Boy: will u ever kiss me
Girl: every chance i get
Boy: will u ever hit me
Girl: definetley not
Boy: can i trust u
Girl: yes
Boy: babe
( now read it backwards )
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Girl: Do u even want to be with me forever?
Boy: No
Girl: Do u even like me?
Boy: No
Girl: Would u cry if i walked away?
Boy: No
She heard enough and was hurt... She walked away with tears in her eyes
The boy grabbed her arm
Boy: Your not pretty...you're beautiful
Boy: I don't want to be with u forever...I need to be with u forever
Boy: I dont like u...I love u
Boy: I wouldn't cry if u walked away......I would die if u walked away.
Boy Whispers: Plz stay with me
Girl: I will...
*Tonight at midnight your true love will realize they loves u
*Something good will happen to u at 1-4pm
*Tomorrow it could be anywhere!!!
*Get ready for the shock of your life!
*If u dont post this to 5 other comments... You will have baD luck in relationships for the next 10 years
@pixlnetworks
This is such a beautiful song, isn't it? 🙂
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Pixl Networks ❤😞
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Pixl Networks it is
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Pixl Networks yes it is
@emeraldfire4541
Pixl Networks love it but I fell apart knowing I was out with friends when you posted this
@emreyasin9277
My brother passed away yesterday and this was his favorite song ❤️❤️ Rest In Peace angel :')
@entusiasticgirl81
Emre Yasin I’m so sorry for your loss I hope you feel better❤️
@emreyasin9277
@@entusiasticgirl81 thank you 💕
@entusiasticgirl81
Emre Yasin No problem I know what you feel! I send all my happiness towards you and your family.