Taking the concrete city of Milton Keynes by storm with their phenomenal performances and creative songs, The Terrapins are hitting the music industry with full force. Not afraid to voice their opinions on Bush and playing to sell out crowds, Terrapin Trainstation are on a road which never ends.
With a music video recorded at the BBC, a storming headline slot at The Liverpool Cavern (home to The Beatles) and interest from many industry professionals, The Terrapins have just graced the studio in a bid to record their debut chart release.
Terrapin Trainstation could soon be popping up in your region with a winter tour currently in the pipeline and a national release of their single looming as well.
Falling apart
Terrapin Trainstation Lyrics
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You don’t wait for no one, but neither does our precious time and
I’ll take this moment to tell you, you are way out of line Bringing up the past and taking on the future, with my hands clenched
Since I’ve known you, I feel like my hearts been pinched
Could you make it on your own
Could you fight the fight not knowing you were right
Could you make it on your own, sometimes
Now bring it back and take if forward again and again and again and again and again
You break my heart
We’re falling apart
You break my heart
You break my heart
we’re falling apart
we’re falling apart
I’m allergic to all my tears, so I’ll never cry for you and I’ll
Make sure you’re alright and I’ll, make sure you sleep sound tonight
Our love could be a movie, no let me take it back, more like a documentary
Who you calling names, I was only pretending
Who you calling names, I was only having a bubble
Could you make it on your own
Could you fight the fight not knowing you were right
Could you make it on your own, sometimes
Now bring it back and take if forward again and again and again and again and again
You break my heart
We’re falling apart
You break my heart
You break my heart
we’re falling apart
we’re falling apart
These lyrics from Terrapin Trainstation's song "Falling Apart" depict a tumultuous relationship filled with heartbreak and uncertainty.
The first verse reflects on the fleeting nature of life, as the singer mentions that we are all dying from the moment we are born. The comparison to a polygraph, a lie detector, implies that the person being addressed is not genuine or trustworthy, constantly scratching the surface like a cat. The mention of not waiting for anyone and the urgency of time highlight the importance of not wasting precious moments. The singer expresses their frustration with the person, stating that they are out of line by bringing up the past and burdening themselves with future worries. The line "Since I've known you, I feel like my heart's been pinched" suggests that the relationship has caused emotional pain.
In the second verse, the singer questions the other person's ability to handle life's challenges. The repeated phrase "Could you make it on your own" implies that they doubt the person's independence and ability to survive without relying on others. This doubt arises from the uncertainty of whether the person was actually right in their actions or decisions. The repetition of the phrase "Now bring it back and take it forward again and again and again" suggests a cycle of repetitive behavior and arguments that perpetuate the falling apart of the relationship.
The chorus expresses the heartbreak felt by the singer, emphasizing the deterioration of their connection with the other person. The repetition of "You break my heart, we're falling apart" reinforces the sense of despair and sadness. It seems that the singer may feel betrayed or hurt by the actions of the other person, leading to the breakdown of their bond.
The final verse reveals the singer's attempt to distance themselves emotionally from the situation. They claim to be allergic to their own tears, emphasizing that they will not shed tears for the other person. Despite this detachment, the singer still wants to ensure the other person's well-being, indicating a sense of residual care or concern. The comparison of their love being like a movie or documentary suggests that their relationship has experienced a significant amount of drama or conflict. The phrase "Who you calling names, I was only pretending" implies that the singer was trying to protect themselves by pretending not to care or getting emotionally involved. The line "Who you calling names, I was only having a bubble" is a colloquial expression meaning that the singer was only having a laugh or joking, suggesting a defense mechanism in response to the tension in the relationship.
Overall, these lyrics convey the struggles and turmoil within a troubled relationship, highlighting the pain, doubt, and attempts at self-preservation experienced by the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
You said we’re all dying from the time we were born
You stated that our mortality begins from the very moment of our birth
How can say that you body’s like a polygraph scratching like a cat
How can you claim that your body functions as a lie detector, constantly agitated like a cat's scratching
You don’t wait for no one, but neither does our precious time
You never wait for anyone, just like time itself does not wait for us
And I’ll take this moment to tell you, you are way out of line
And now I seize this opportunity to inform you that you have crossed a boundary
Bringing up the past and taking on the future, with my hands clenched
Recalling past events and confronting the future, while my hands remain tightly clenched
Since I’ve known you, I feel like my hearts been pinched
Ever since I've known you, it seems as though my heart has been continuously squeezed
Could you make it on your own
Are you capable of thriving independently
Could you fight the fight not knowing you were right
Can you engage in a battle without certainty of your righteousness
Could you make it on your own, sometimes
Can you endure solitude at times
Now bring it back and take if forward again and again and again and again and again
Now return to the past and propel yourself forward repeatedly, numerous times
You break my heart
You shatter my heart
We’re falling apart
Our relationship is disintegrating
I’m allergic to all my tears, so I’ll never cry for you
I have an aversion to shedding tears, therefore I will never weep for you
And I’ll make sure you’re alright
And I will ensure your well-being
And I’ll make sure you sleep sound tonight
And I will ensure you have a peaceful sleep tonight
Our love could be a movie, no let me take it back, more like a documentary
Our love has the potential to be portrayed in a film, but on second thought, it is closer to a documentary
Who you calling names, I was only pretending
Who are you insulting? I was merely feigning
Who you calling names, I was only having a bubble
Who are you referring to using derogatory terms? I was just joking
You break my heart
You shatter my heart
We’re falling apart
Our relationship is disintegrating
You break my heart
You shatter my heart
You break my heart
You shatter my heart
We’re falling apart
Our relationship is disintegrating
We’re falling apart
Our relationship is disintegrating
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Written by: Terrapin Trainstation
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