When You Fall
The Freddy Jones Band Lyrics
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It is slowly soaking
The fool who’s standing in the courtyard
When will the silence be broken
Don’t reach for the gate
I’ve still got something to say
Wasn’t the way I grabbed the rope that made it fray
You’ve got to try and hold on to the vine
Raging silence cut by thunder
It’s just a matter of how you have spent your time
When you fall
When you fall
The fruit I’m told is sweet by the water growing
Just peel the skin and the color of your soul is showing
A bite from the apple lies beneath the clay
Bury it deeper if the core turns a stone shade of grey
How many questions are you under?
You’ve got to try and hold on to the vine
When you fall
When you fall
When you fall
When you fall
Dirt beneath your fingers from the window pane
Can wash away in a cup held outside to catch the rain
How many questions are you under?
You’ve got to try and hold on to the vine
When you fall
When you fall
When you fall
When you fall
The lyrics of The Freddy Jones Band's song "When You Fall" contain a message of self-discovery and personal growth. The first stanza describes a person standing in a courtyard, being soaked by water falling from the roof. This image represents losing control and feeling helpless, waiting for someone to break the silence and make things better. The singer encourages not to give up and keep listening because he still has something to say. The line "Wasn't the way I grabbed the rope that made it fray" suggests that we may not always be responsible for the difficult situations we find ourselves in.
The second stanza speaks of choices and consequences. The fruit growing near the water is sweet and the color of the skin reflects the color of the soul. The apple hiding beneath the visible part of the tree carries a different color that can turn black and bitter if left to age. These images point to the importance of recognizing what lies beneath the surface, whether it's one's true self or the hidden consequences of one's actions.
The final stanza concludes the song with a message of hope. The dirt beneath one's fingers from holding onto the windowpane may be washed away by the rain collected in a cup. This line represents a small step towards change and healing. The repeated line "When you fall" emphasizes that falling down is inevitable, but what counts is our response and what we do when we get back up.
Line by Line Meaning
Water falling from the roof
Rain is falling down from the roof
It is slowly soaking
The rain is gradually making the ground wet and damp
The fool who’s standing in the courtyard
Someone foolish is standing outside and getting wet in the rain
When will the silence be broken
The silence of the rain is making the whole environment quiet
Don’t reach for the gate
Do not try to escape or leave just yet
I’ve still got something to say
There is still something important that needs to be expressed
Wasn’t the way I grabbed the rope that made it fray
It was not necessarily my fault that something fell apart
How many questions are you under?
How many doubts or uncertainties are you facing?
You’ve got to try and hold on to the vine
You need to continue to hold onto something that is providing stability
Raging silence cut by thunder
The silence is interrupted and shattered by the sound of thunder
It’s just a matter of how you have spent your time
How you have utilized your time will determine the outcome
When you fall
When you experience a setback
The fruit I’m told is sweet by the water growing
The fruit is said to be sweet because it is nourished by the rainwater
Just peel the skin and the color of your soul is showing
If you peel back the exterior, your true self is revealed
A bite from the apple lies beneath the clay
There is something dangerous or harmful hidden beneath the surface
Bury it deeper if the core turns a stone shade of grey
If the problem becomes more severe, it should be dealt with more carefully and deliberately
Dirt beneath your fingers from the window pane
There is dirt or grime on the window that is being touched
Can wash away in a cup held outside to catch the rain
The dirt can be easily washed away by the rain if caught in a cup
Contributed by Declan E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.