I Want To Fall In Love
Sherrié Austin Lyrics

I was trapped in a castle tower
I felt stuck and couldn't escape my own romanticized expectations of a fairytale ending.

Locked up in chains
I was emotionally chained to the idea of a perfect romance, which kept me from living in the moment and enjoying what was actually in front of me.

I waited for my prince to save me
I put all my hopes and dreams into someone else, rather than taking responsibility for my own happiness and fulfillment.

But he never came
I realized that I couldn't rely on someone else to make me happy and needed to find contentment within myself.

I woke up with my heart pounding
I had an epiphany that my search for a fairytale love was actually causing me more stress and anxiety than happiness.

Convinced that I was cursed
I believed that I was incapable of finding love and that something was inherently wrong with me.

I picked up a romance novel
I turned to fiction to find a sense of validation and escape from my own reality.

And read the last page first
I skipped to the end of the story, looking for a sense of closure and to know that everything would turn out okay.

Oh, oh, oh it's me
I'm acknowledging that I'm the common thread in all of my failed relationships and romanticized expectations.

I want to fall in love so hard it hurts
I desire a love that is intense and passionate, even if it comes with emotional pain and vulnerability.

I want the kind of love that moves the earth
I crave a love that is powerful and transformative, able to change my life and the world around me.

Oh, I want more than I can take
I desire a love that is overwhelming and all-consuming, asking for more than I even think I can handle.

Till my poor heart starts to ache
I want to feel so deeply in love that it physically hurts and causes me to feel emotionally vulnerable.

I took a ride with a guy from Tupelo
I started dating someone new and was a bit reckless in my pursuit of finding love.

In his Chevrolet
We were driving around, just trying to find some sense of adventure and spontaneity in the moment.

He said, 'Baby, we're moving way too fast
My new partner recognized that we were moving too quickly in our relationship and needed to slow down.

And slammed on the brakes'
He put an abrupt end to our relationship, recognizing that we weren't compatible and needed to go our separate ways.

We got out and he lit a cigarette
We took a break from our relationship and tried to process our emotions separately.

We didn't say too much
The end of our relationship was awkward and uncomfortable, and we struggled to find words to express our feelings.

He packed up his emotional baggage
My partner recognized that he had his own emotional issues and insecurities that he needed to work through.

And left me in the dust
He ended our relationship and left me feeling rejected and hurt, but ultimately recognizing that it was for the best.

I want to fall in love
Despite my past failures, I'm still hopeful and open to finding love.

I want to fall in love so hard it hurts
My desire for intense, passionate love hasn't gone away, even if I recognize the emotional risks that come with it.