We All Fall Down
Unraveling Love's Illusions: Clint Black's 'We All Fall Down'
Lyrics
I oughta know the look in another's eyes
I have the experience to recognize the expression in someone else's eyes.
When there's something on their mind
When they have something bothering them or occupying their thoughts.
I think I saw that look in a lover's eyes
I believe I witnessed that same expression in the eyes of a past lover.
They were looking into mine
They were gazing into my eyes, sharing a moment of connection.
Like we both had found the one we want
It seemed like both of us had found our ideal partners.
But found the one we wanted just quit trying
However, it turns out that the person we desired stopped making an effort.
So we tell ourselves that what we found
We convince ourselves that what we have discovered is what we were meant to find.
Is what we meant to find
This is the narrative we construct to justify our choices.
That's what we tell ourselves
We repeat this self-assurance to comfort ourselves.
You won't believe the things
Surprising things a heart expresses that a rational mind might not accept.
A heart could tell a mind
We convince ourselves of certain beliefs.
Somehow we sell ourselves on love
We persuade ourselves about love despite doubts.
I just don't think
I'm skeptical and hesitant about trusting my heart this time.
I'll believe my heart this time
I oughta know the language well
I should be familiar with the language of love.
I've heard me tell myself these things before
I've heard myself reassure with these thoughts in the past.
I finally made my mind up
I've finally made a decision.
My heart tells me to look for something more
My heart urges me to seek something more meaningful.
Determined not to wind up wondering
Determined not to end up questioning if she was the right one.
Was she the one
We can never be completely certain.
Well, you never can be sure
So we tell ourselves that what we found
We reassure ourselves that what we have found is what destiny intended.
Is what we meant to find
We reiterate this self-affirmation.
That's what we tell ourselves
This repetition is a way to find solace.
You won't believe the things
The heart communicates things that the mind may find hard to accept.
A heart could tell a mind
Despite doubts, we convince ourselves about love.
Somehow we sell ourselves on love
I'm hesitant about trusting my heart this time.
I just don't think
I'll believe my heart this time
-So we tell ourselves
We maintain the belief that what we found is our intended discovery.
That what we found is what we meant to find
We consistently reassure ourselves with this narrative.
That's what we tell ourselves
This repetition is a form of self-consolation.
You won't believe the things
Heart expresses things that the mind might resist.
A heart could tell a mind
Despite uncertainties, we convince ourselves about love.
Somehow we sell ourselves on love
I'm skeptical about trusting my heart this time.
I just don't think
I'll believe my heart this time
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