Fall
The Terrordactyls Lyrics


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Shoot me in the face.
I'll shoot you in the face.
We'll see which one of us
Can shoot the other in the most accurate place.

Stab me in the chest.
I'll stab you in the chest.
We'll see which one of us
Can stab the other in the chest the very best.

If you want to die.
Give me a call.
We'll have each other bleeding in no time at all.
Our summer's ending. Now, it's time we fall.

Hang me from the rafters
And I'll hang you from the lamp post.
We will see which one of us
Wants to end everything the most.

Give me all you got.
I've had a heart attack,
But that was just a snack
Compared with what I'll do, if I can't die with you.

If you want to die.
Give me a call.




We'll have each other bleeding in no time at all.
Our summer's ending. Now, it's time we fall.

Overall Meaning

The Terrordactyls’ song “Fall” is a dark and twisted exploration of interpersonal violence and the desire to die with another person. The opening lines immediately establish this theme, with the singer challenging the other person to a shoot-out. This is followed by an invitation to stab each other in the chest, with both parties determined to be the best at causing harm to the other. The repeated refrain of “If you want to die / Give me a call / We’ll have each other bleeding in no time at all / Our summer’s ending / Now, it’s time we fall” suggests a sense of urgency and finality, building towards a conclusion where the two protagonists commit suicide together.


The lyrics are both disturbing and thought-provoking, offering a commentary on the nature of violence and the intensity of human emotions. The use of violent imagery is jarring, but also serves to underscore the intensity of the relationship between the two people. However, it is also worth noting that the song’s chorus could also be seen as a metaphor for the end of a relationship, with the “bleeding” representing emotional pain rather than physical harm.


Overall, “Fall” is a complex and deeply affecting song that offers a powerful commentary on the nature of human relationships and the desire to connect with others on a deep level, even if that connection is ultimately destructive.


Line by Line Meaning

Shoot me in the face.
I am willing to engage in a violent confrontation with you where we shoot each other in the face.


I'll shoot you in the face.
I will retaliate and shoot you in the face if you shoot me.


We'll see which one of us Can shoot the other in the most accurate place.
We will determine who is the better shooter by aiming for the most precise spot on each other's faces.


Stab me in the chest.
I am open to a physical altercation where we stab each other in the chest.


I'll stab you in the chest.
I will respond to your attack by stabbing you in the chest.


We'll see which one of us Can stab the other in the chest the very best.
We will determine who is the better stabber by attempting to inflict the most damage to each other's chests.


If you want to die. Give me a call. We'll have each other bleeding in no time at all. Our summer's ending. Now, it's time we fall.
If you are looking for a fight that could lead to death, let me know so we can both harm each other and bring our summer to a violent end.


Hang me from the rafters
I am willing to engage in a deadly physical altercation where we hang each other.


And I'll hang you from the lamp post.
I would retaliate and hang you from a lamp post if you try to harm me.


We will see which one of us Wants to end everything the most.
We will determine who wants to kill the other more, and potentially end our lives in the process.


Give me all you got.
I am inviting you to use all of your strength and weapons against me.


I've had a heart attack,
I have experienced a medical incident in the past, but I am still willing to engage in a life-threatening fight.


But that was just a snack Compared with what I'll do, if I can't die with you.
My previous medical emergency was not serious compared to the harm I am willing to inflict on you if I cannot die together with you in a violent altercation.




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