Formed in 1992, the band originally comprised Tim Freedman (lead vocals, piano), Stevie Plunder (lead vocals, guitar) and Andy Lewis (double bass, backing vocals). The line-up has changed many times over the years with Tim the only consistent member of the band, not to mention the only original member still alive. In the current line-up Terepai Richmond hits the drums, Warwick Hornsby plays the bass, and Jak Housden steals the scene on the electric guitar alongside the ever-present Tim Freedman.
Their style of music has been described as muscular piano based pop/rock, however it has been quite varied over the life of the band. Their latest album is titled Little Cloud and is a double album, separated by the two themes of New York and Tim's homeland Sydney.
The band played their final shows in 2010, taking an extended break for Freedman to pursue a solo career.
In 2012, the band were announced as one of the headliners of the Caloundra Music Festival on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
Fall For You
The Whitlams Lyrics
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What I feel is nothing but the taste of you
I get buried in your mouth
I fall in, I don't care if I can't climb out
Look at the moon but I see only you
I'm days away, I'm a man in a caravan
By the sea
I'll fall for you
When I get on and shake my pride
I'll call on you
We can do better than I am tonight
Be strong and you'll get strength back
Feed the fire and you'll get warmth back
I'm walking the plank, edging out
See the drop
If I take a new step will you follow or stop?
I look back from the ocean
Beneath to your eyes to your eyes
Broad horizon as I walk from your embrace
What I feel is nothing but the taste of you
I get buried in your mouth
Are we in it together now?
I'll fall for you
When I get on and shake my pride
I'll call on you
We can do better than I am tonight
Be strong and you'll get strength back
Feed the fire and you'll get warmth back
If you've got any doubt I'll cast them out
I feel you close around me
I'm living for two
I'll fall for you
When I get on and shake my pride
I'll call on you
We can do better than I am tonight for you
When I get on and shake my pride
I'll call on you
We can do better than I am tonight
The Whitlams's song Fall for You is a love song about a person who has fallen deeply in love with someone and cannot resist their love. The lyrics describe the feeling of being so consumed by their love that they lose themselves in it, unable to climb out no matter how hard they try. The singer is completely devoted to their lover and nothing else matters except being with them. The image of the broad horizon serves as a metaphor for the vastness of their emotions and the endless possibilities of their relationship.
The song also touches on the idea of strength and how it can be found through love. The singer encourages their lover to be strong and they will receive strength in return. The idea of "feeding the fire" suggests that passion and desire are important in a relationship and can provide warmth and comfort. The line "If you've got any doubt I'll cast them out" reinforces the idea that the singer is fully committed to the relationship and willing to do whatever it takes to make it work.
Overall, Fall for You is a powerful declaration of love that speaks to the intense feelings that can arise in a relationship. It highlights the importance of being vulnerable, willing to take risks, and having faith in each other to create a strong and supportive partnership.
Line by Line Meaning
Broad horizon as I walk from your embrace
I'm looking out at the vastness of the world as I leave you behind
What I feel is nothing but the taste of you
My mind is consumed with thoughts of you and the feeling of being close to you
I get buried in your mouth
The passion between us is overwhelming and all-consuming
I fall in, I don't care if I can't climb out
I willingly give myself over to my feelings, regardless of what consequences may come
Look at the moon but I see only you
My focus is solely on thoughts of you, even when I'm looking at something else
I'm days away, I'm a man in a caravan by the sea
I'm far from you, traveling by myself and missing you
Waving at the old folks waving at me
I'm surrounded by other people, but my thoughts are still on you
I'll fall for you when I get on and shake my pride
I'll allow myself to be vulnerable and open up to you, even if it means admitting my own weaknesses
I'll call on you, we can do better than I am tonight
We can help each other be better people by supporting each other in our weaknesses
Be strong and you'll get strength back
If you stay determined through tough times, you'll come out even stronger
Feed the fire and you'll get warmth back
If you put effort into a relationship, it will give you warmth and love in return
I'm walking the plank, edging out. See the drop
I'm taking a risk, putting myself in a vulnerable position with you
If I take a new step will you follow or stop?
I need to know if you will support me or hold me back as I move forward
I look back from the ocean beneath to your eyes to your eyes
I'm looking back at you from a place far away, but my thoughts are still on your eyes
Are we in it together now?
I'm asking if we can face the ups and downs of life as a team, together
If you've got any doubt I'll cast them out
I'm assuring you that I'll do what it takes to ease any doubts or worries you may have about us
I feel you close around me, I'm living for two
I feel your presence in my life, and I'm living not just for myself, but for both of us
When I get on and shake my pride, we can do better than I am tonight for you
When I'm willing to let go of my pride and work with you, we can make our relationship even stronger
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DANIEL DENHOLM, TIM FREEDMAN
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