One thing that has always manages to stay constant in Reo Cragun's life is music. Throughout his life he honed his musicianship that began early in his youth, picking up a new instrument to learn every year since the second grade until he could play violin, trumpet, guitar, piano, and more.
After dropping out, it was music again that realigned his life when he ran into his eventual manager Dee through a coworker while working at a local Costco.
“You’re moving to LA,” is all Dee told him. “You’ll be a star.”
Fallin'
Reo Cragun Lyrics
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Snuck out the house to link with you, I did
Drinking full alcohols, man, your mama would've killed us
I reminisce about it often, I do
Tripping on me over Casey, Jessyn and Jayden
Us girls ain't got nothing on you
No, they don't
Watch it fall before my eyes while you're crying, oh oh oh oh
Let it all out, let it all out
We're going downhill, ooh, yes we are
Falling, we're falling
Falling, we're fa-a-a-a-a-a-ah
I was your first, I really thought that we would last
How come no good things go in a flash, they do
I picture what happens, I'm at 98, a cord
And gave you one last kiss goodbye
Why'd I do that
And I go and fucked things up like I always manage to
Watch it fall before my eyes while you're crying, oh oh oh oh
Let it all out, let it all out
We're going downhill, ooh, yes we are
Falling, we're falling
Falling, we're fa-a-a-a-a-a-ah
Falling, we're falling (falling out)
Falling, we're falling out, oh yes we are
Falling, we're falling
Falling, we're falling out, oh yes we are
The lyrics to Reo Cragun's song "Fallin'" depict a nostalgic recollection of a past, tumultuous relationship. The song is structured around two main themes: the memories of young love and the moment of acceptance when everything falls apart. Cragun's lyrics take listeners back in time to his young and naive days, where he recounts sneaking out to drink with a girl—defying the disapproval of her mother. He then admits his guilt in causing the relationship to fall apart, despite his original hope that they would last.
The chorus paints a vivid picture of the relationship's trajectory, as the couple descends downhill and falls out of love. Cragun's raw and emotional delivery adds to the poignancy of the song, as he mourns the loss of a relationship that could have been something special.
In terms of instrumentation, the song features a steady beat driven by drums and punctuated by a prominent bassline. In contrast, the melodious background vocals contribute to the atmosphere of nostalgia that pervades the track.
Overall, "Fallin'" highlights the fragility of young love and the inevitability of things falling apart. It presents a compelling mix of introspection, pain, and vulnerability that will resonate with many listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember it like it was yesterday, I tell you
I recall the day we met vividly and clearly as if it just happened.
Snuck out the house to link with you, I did
I left my house secretly to meet you.
Drinking full alcohols, man, your mama would've killed us
We consumed full-strength alcoholic drinks, which would have upset your mom.
I reminisce about it often, I do
I frequently think about our past, and it is still fresh in my memory.
Tripping on me over Casey, Jessyn and Jayden
You are jealous of my interactions with some other people, especially Casey, Jessyn, and Jayden.
Us girls ain't got nothing on you
Other girls are not comparable to you, and you are unique.
And then I went and fucked things up like I always manage to
I messed up the situation, as I often do in such circumstances.
Watch it fall before my eyes while you're crying, oh oh oh oh
I witnessed our relationship deteriorating as you cried, and I could not do anything to stop it.
Let it all out, let it all out
You should express your emotions freely.
We're going downhill, ooh, yes we are
Our relationship is in decline, and we are losing the connection we once had.
Falling, we're falling
We are falling apart.
Falling, we're fa-a-a-a-a-a-ah
We are falling apart quickly.
I was your first, I really thought that we would last
I was your first partner, and I believed that our love would be long-lasting.
How come no good things go in a flash, they do
Why do good things end so abruptly, just like our relationship did?
I picture what happens, I'm at 98, a cord
I envision myself at age 98 and reminiscing about our memories together.
And gave you one last kiss goodbye
I gave you a final kiss before our relationship ended.
Why'd I do that
I regret kissing you goodbye and letting you go.
Falling, we're falling out
Our relationship is falling apart, and there is no way to save it.
Falling, we're falling
Our relationship is collapsing.
Falling, we're falling out, oh yes we are
Our relationship is disintegrating quickly, and there is no hope of salvaging it.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Reo Javontae Cragun
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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More recognition needed.
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Best track on the album imo