After 1½ years of touring Thornley made some changes. After Ken and Sekou both left Thornley, the band added from "Big Sugar," Eric Paul on drums and Cale Gontier on bass, from the "Three Days Grace" camp. Cale was discovered when Thornley toured extensively with Three Days Grace in the summer of 2004.
Ian also contributed to the "Song For Africa" project which started in August 2006.
Thornley released their new single called "Make Believe" on December 16th 2008 on iTunes. Their sophomore album called "Tiny Pictures" will be released on February 10th 2009.
Thornley have since gone on hiatus since the reunion of Big Wreck in 2011
All Fall Down
Thornley Lyrics
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I sit around and wonder 'bout the friends I have
Make your choice and follow your path
There's a fork in the road, every mile and a half
Ooh, how'd I end up here?
Ooh, it never was quite clear
Doesn't it seem like a waste of time?
You know I'm always gonna cross that line
And I'll keep telling you, it takes all kinds
One more ripple in a big flat world
Find a little shelter, baby girl
One more ditty from the lost and found
One more step and we all fall down
One more cross, I have to bear
Spend a little too much time down there
Wear my scars, pink and proud
Still can't say her name out loud
Ooh, I guess I lost my head
Ooh, let's put this thing to bed
Well, you know, you're never gonna change my mind
Doesn't it seem like a waste of time?
You know I'm always gonna cross that line
And I'll keep telling you, it takes all kinds
One more ripple in a big flat world
Find a little shelter, baby girl
One more ditty from the lost and found
One more step and we all fall down
Well, you know, you're never gonna change my mind
Doesn't it seem like a waste of time?
You know I'm always gonna cross that line
And I'll keep telling you, it takes all kinds
One more ripple in a big flat world
Find a little shelter, baby girl
One more ditty from the lost and found
One more step and we all fall down
You know you're never gonna change my mind
Doesn't it seem like a waste of time?
You know I'm always gonna cross that line
I'll keep telling you, it takes all kinds
One more ripple in a big flat world
Find a little shelter, baby girl
One more ditty from the lost and found
One more step, we all fall down
In “All Fall Down”, Thornley delves into the idea of personal responsibility and choice. The first verse sets up this theme with lines such as “Make your choice and follow your path” and “There's a fork in the road, every mile and a half”. The singer reflects on their own choices and their consequences, admitting that they sometimes “push too far” and “can't turn back”.
The chorus of the song focuses on the singer’s stubbornness and insistence on being true to themselves, regardless of what others may think or say. The lines “You know, you're never gonna change my mind / Doesn't it seem like a waste of time? / You know I'm always gonna cross that line” convey a sense of defiance and resilience. The final verse touches on the idea of resilience, with the singer saying that they are “pink and proud” of their scars, but cannot yet “say her name out loud”, hinting at a personal tragedy that still haunts them.
Overall, “All Fall Down” is a song about personal responsibility, choices, and resilience. It encourages listeners to embrace their individuality and not let others dictate the paths they take in life.
Line by Line Meaning
I push too far, I can't turn back
I've gone too far in a certain direction and I can't go back now.
I sit around and wonder 'bout the friends I have
I often worry about my friendships and question their authenticity.
Make your choice and follow your path
Decide on a direction to take and commit to it wholeheartedly.
There's a fork in the road, every mile and a half
There are frequent and constant opportunities to make choices that will alter your path in life.
Ooh, how'd I end up here?
I'm in a place I didn't expect or intend to be in, and I'm not sure how I got here.
Ooh, it never was quite clear
The reasons or motivations for my current circumstances were never fully understood or realized by me.
You know, you're never gonna change my mind
I have a strong opinion or belief that is unlikely to be swayed or altered by others.
Doesn't it seem like a waste of time?
Trying to convince me or change my mind may not be a productive use of time.
You know I'm always gonna cross that line
I have a tendency to push boundaries or test limits that others might not.
And I'll keep telling you, it takes all kinds
I believe that people come in all different types, and that variety is valuable and necessary.
One more ripple in a big flat world
My actions or choices might not seem significant in the grand scheme of things, but they can still have an impact.
Find a little shelter, baby girl
It's important to seek refuge or support during difficult times, especially when feeling vulnerable or alone.
One more ditty from the lost and found
This song is one more piece of art or expression that was once 'lost' or unknown and has now been found.
One more step and we all fall down
One wrong move or misstep can have major consequences, not just for one individual but for many.
One more cross, I have to bear
I have another burden or hardship that I am responsible for carrying or enduring.
Spend a little too much time down there
I sometimes get consumed or stuck in negative or difficult situations, and struggle to find a way out.
Wear my scars, pink and proud
I am not ashamed of my past wounds, and view them as badges of honor or signs of strength.
Still can't say her name out loud
There is a person or event that continues to bring me pain or discomfort, and I haven't fully processed or healed from it yet.
Ooh, I guess I lost my head
I got caught up in the moment and made a rash decision that I now regret.
Ooh, let's put this thing to bed
It's time to move on from this situation, and leave it in the past.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: IAN THORNLEY
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Justin Halden
Ian Thornley is just so freaking talented. What the hell is going on when such a talent is not blowing up worldwide? Love Thornley & love Big Wreck
El TangoMagnanamus
Probably the same as Hurt. Jay Loren knows his sound and has created many albums but not given in to big record.
Andrew May
It's a damn shame songs like this never grace the radio waves. But it's nice keeping a few secrets for ourselves. ; )
princeDinger
I totally heard it on the radio a bunch up in Edmonton :)
Space Dindu
I was going to say i hear it on the bear @princeDinger
Hex
Sonic in Edmonton plays them. How I found them
Ryan Brasell
🥃 To all the hidden gems...
Fabiola Quiroa.
WOW I'm impressed! Ian can sing pretty much ANYTHING!
Heavy Joe Chipman
My little brother(47) turned me onto these guys and the old Big Wreck stuff a few years ago. Amazing "musical" music! What a novel concept. I wonder why radio stations keep their heads up their asses on this music?! Is it because it doesn't sell cars, weight loss products, tampons, pimple ointment, etc...? It doesn't sell out to these corporations that EFF up EVERYTHING in our lives. God bless you Ian Thornley, and everyone riding along on your journey.😊👍
icas80
Gotta love Thornley. He can take a simple riff and make it something special