Fall
The Rhye Lyrics

The Rhye's song The Fall is a melancholic and emotive piece that explores the theme of separation, loss and the longing for the return of a lover. The opening verse "Ooh make love to me, One more time, Before you go away, Why can't you stay?" expresses a deep desire for one last moment of intimacy and tenderness with the lover before they leave. This is followed by the plea for the lover to return home just for a while, as the singer is willing to leave their current place for their sake. The repeated question of "Why can't you stay?" highlights the sadness and frustration at the inevitability of the separation.

The chorus repeats the same phrase "Don't run away, Don't slip away my dear" multiple times, conveying desperation and an unwillingness to let go. The lines "Don't ruin this heart of mine, The sun is gone, It fell into the fall, But I don't want it this way, Why can't you stay?" speak to the emotional impact of the departure on the singer's heart and the sense of darkness and emptiness brought on by the fall, both literally and metaphorically. The urgency in the repetition of "Oh oh" at the end of the chorus further emphasizes the desperation in wanting the lover to stay.

The bridge of the song admits to the difficulty of finding words to express the depth of emotion felt by the singer, who is "tongue tied and twisted". The song ends with a final plea to the lover to not run away, implying that despite the challenges and obstacles, the singer is still hopeful for a reunion.

Overall, The Fall is a beautifully crafted song that captures the raw emotion and heartache of separation, complemented by the soft and gentle melody.