Fall
Slipknot Lyrics

Talk to me
The singer wants someone to engage in conversation with them

Can you listen to me now
The singer questions whether the person is capable of actively listening to what they have to say

Do you understand
The singer wants to know if the person comprehends what is being communicated

Can you identify?
The artist wants to know if the person can relate to their experiences

But it's as if you seem to make a small effort
The artist feels like the person is only pretending to care or relate to them

But you bend you're bending my mind
The singer feels like the person is attempting to manipulate their thoughts or feelings

And you try, and you try, I can see inside and suffocate
Despite the person's efforts, the singer feels overwhelmed and suffocated by their actions

And smother me
The artist feels like they are being restrained or stifled by the person

Covered so I can't breathe
The artist feels like they are being suffocated or smothered to the point where they cannot function

When we collapse our weakened hands fall together at once abandoned
The artist envisions a scenario where they and the person both falter and are left to fend for themselves with no support

They'll force you down and strap you in doubt now we agree and understand
The singer predicts that the person will experience consequences for their actions and that at that point, they will finally see eye to eye

Speak slowly
The artist is asking for the person to communicate in a clear and concise manner

You gotta get it all out now
The singer is urging the person to express themselves fully

What are you saying?
The singer wants clarification on what the person is communicating

Just remember we will always be here
The singer reassures the person that they will have support and understanding from the singer

Just in case you have been waiting
The artist acknowledges that the person may have been hesitant to speak up or hesitant to seek support

Waiting to show us something or give us some sign
The artist believes that the person may have been trying to communicate with them in a subtle way

As if you're gonna suffocate or smother me
The singer fears that the person's actions will lead them to feel suffocated or smothered

Gently lure your submission
The singer is urging the person to submit to their guidance or perspective

All the while suspicion grows
The artist is aware that the person may be distrustful or suspicious of their intentions

So be sick of listening
The artist acknowledges that the person may be tired of hearing the same things over and over again

To senile old and staggering naive youth
The artist is criticizing those who are old and out of touch, as well as those who are young and inexperienced

Pick us up when we fall down
The singer is requesting support from the person when they encounter difficulties or setbacks