Things Fall Apart
The Gentry Lyrics


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I'll probably never see you eye to eye again
This letter's meant to be my last farewell
But you need to under-stand I'm nearly crazy
You need to know my life has gone to hell

Write me back and tell me why it ended
Send a letter that I can show my heart
I'll be somewhere between "I love you" and what you're feeling now
Lookin' for a place to fall apart

Looking for a place to fall apart
Trying to find a place that I can leave my heart
I need to be somewhere hidin' when I feel the teardrops start
Lookin' for a place to fall a-part

I can't seem to justify your leavin' me
I'm be-wildered as to how it all came down
I thought everything was fine until your phone call
The call that turned my world around
Send me word and tell me why it ended
I need some final proof to show my heart
I'll be somewhere between "I love you" and what you're feelin' now (I love you)
Lookin' for a place to fall apart

Looking for a place to fall apart
Trying to find a place that I can leave my heart
I need to be somewhere hidin' when I feel the teardrops start
Lookin' for a place to fall a-part

Looking for a place to fall apart
Trying to find a place that I can leave my heart




I need to be somewhere hidin' when I feel the teardrops start
Lookin' for a place to fall a-part

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Gentry's song "Things Fall Apart" describe the aftermath of a failed relationship. The singer is writing a letter to their former partner, expressing their sadness and confusion over the break-up. They are struggling to understand why the relationship ended and seeking closure or some kind of explanation. The singer admits to feeling crazy and like their life has fallen apart since the breakup.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's search for a place to "fall apart." They are trying to find somewhere to hide and process their feelings, somewhere they can leave their heart and escape the pain of the breakup. The repeated chorus highlights the singer's desperation and need for a safe space to grieve and heal.


Overall, "Things Fall Apart" is a poignant and relatable reflection on the pain and confusion of a breakup. The lyrics capture the complicated emotions involved and the intense need for closure and healing.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll probably never see you eye to eye again
I doubt we will ever be able to reconcile and come to an agreement again


This letter's meant to be my last farewell
I am writing this letter as a final goodbye


But you need to under-stand I'm nearly crazy
I need you to know that I am struggling mentally


You need to know my life has gone to hell
I want you to understand that my life is in a really bad place right now


Write me back and tell me why it ended
Please give me an explanation as to why our relationship ended


Send a letter that I can show my heart
Provide me with something concrete that I can use to heal my broken heart


I'll be somewhere between "I love you" and what you're feeling now
I am torn between my love for you and your current emotions towards me


Lookin' for a place to fall apart
I am desperately searching for a place to deal with my emotional breakdown


Trying to find a place that I can leave my heart
I need to find a safe space to let out my feelings and heal my heartache


I need to be somewhere hidin' when I feel the teardrops start
I need to be alone when my emotions start to overwhelm me with tears


I can't seem to justify your leavin' me
I can't understand or give reason to why you chose to leave me


I'm be-wildered as to how it all came down
I am completely confused as to how our relationship ended up like this


The call that turned my world around
Your call was the tipping point that changed everything for me


I need some final proof to show my heart
I need concrete evidence to help me come to terms with what happened and heal my heart




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FREDDY POWERS, MERLE HAGGARD, WILLIE NELSON

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