The Fall
Whispertown Lyrics
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I'm ready to go
I'm not trying to move fast but I can't stay slow
And the tail wag
is something you know
like the damned or the loved
not friend nor foe
oh, nothing's gonna get me like the old times, no, no
oh nothing from a bird's eye is close as it seems
blue jay on your shoulder and life's but a dream
oh everybody's looking for a rowboat
when you know they got a jay
oh, nothing's gonna get me like the old times, no way
Nothing is wrong
I'm right where I belong
like a honeybee buzzing through the neighbor's lawn
oh, nothing's gonna get me like the old times, so long
na na na na, sing singing along
like the ink to the page don't know the song
na na na na
oh nothing from a bird's eye is close as it seems
blue jay on your shoulder and life's but a dream
The lyrics to Whispertown's The Fall seem to talk about an impending departure or a fresh start, as indicated by the line "Everything's in bags, I'm ready to go." The persona of the song wants to take things slow, but they can't seem to stay idle. They compare their restless energy to a dog's wagging tail that can signify excitement or anxiety. The persona seems to be traversing a liminal space, neither friend nor foe since they are neither stuck in the past nor completely ready for the future.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of old times, recognizing that nothing will ever be like it was before. There's a feeling of nostalgia and sentimentality in the lines "nothing from a bird's eye is as close as it seems, blue jay on your shoulder and life's but a dream." The song implies that people are always searching for something or looking for the magic that they have lost, as shown in the line "everybody's looking for a rowboat when you know they got a jay." The song concludes on a positive note, asserting, "Nothing is wrong, I'm right where I belong." The persona finds comfort in the present moment, and even if they don't know the song, they still sing along.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything's in bags
I have packed everything I need to leave and start anew
I'm ready to go
I am eager and prepared to embark on this new journey
I'm not trying to move fast but I can't stay slow
I am not rushing, but I cannot afford to stay stagnant in my current situation
And the tail wag is something you know
A wagging tail is a clear sign of happiness and excitement
like the damned or the loved not friend nor foe
Just like how the damned and the loved are judged without bias, I want to be free from any preconceptions or prejudices
oh, nothing's gonna get me like the old times, no, no
I won't let myself be pulled back into the nostalgia of the past
oh nothing's gonna do it like the old times, no, no
I can't replicate the same experiences and feelings of the past no matter how hard I try
oh nothing from a bird's eye is close as it seems
Things may appear different from afar, but up close, the reality is revealed
blue jay on your shoulder and life's but a dream
Even amidst the realities of life, there are still moments of beauty and wonder to be appreciated
oh everybody's looking for a rowboat when you know they got a jay
People are often searching for something they already possess, but fail to realize it
oh, nothing's gonna get me like the old times, no way
I am determined to move forward and not look back to the past
Nothing is wrong
I am content and at peace with my current situation
I'm right where I belong
I feel like I am exactly where I am meant to be in life
like a honeybee buzzing through the neighbor's lawn
I am embracing the simple pleasures and joys that life has to offer
oh, nothing's gonna get me like the old times, so long
I am saying goodbye to the past, and looking forward to the future
na na na na, sing singing along
I am singing and enjoying the present moment
like the ink to the page don't know the song
Just like how ink flows freely on a page, I am living my life without a set path
oh nothing from a bird's eye is close as it seems
This line is repeated to emphasize that things may appear different from afar, but up close, the reality is revealed
blue jay on your shoulder and life's but a dream
This line is also repeated to emphasize the beauty and wonder amidst the realities of life
Contributed by Hunter Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.