Fall to Pieces
Unraveling Desires: Matt Nathanson's Poetic Journey in 'Fall to Pieces'
Lyrics
So I wear you out
Expressing exhaustion or fatigue from a relationship or situation.
So who would've thought that you'd still be here now
Surprised that the person is still present or part of the speaker's life.
And I swore dear
Past commitment or promise made to someone.
That I never
Expressing a denial or refusal.
Wanted to be
Not aspiring to be superior.
Any better
Content with being present in the other person's challenging moments.
Than your weakest moment
Emphasizing the acceptance of vulnerability and imperfection.
Now
Transitioning to a new perspective or timeframe.
Would you fall to pieces
Questioning the impact on the other person if the speaker were to leave or not return.
If I never came back?
-Tear it all apart
-Til there was nothing left
-Would you fall to pieces
-If I never came back
-Spent so long waiting here
Reflecting on the time spent waiting.
This was all sweet once
Recalling a time when the relationship was pleasant and innocent.
When I was fingertips and innocence
-And too scared to
Describing a past state of fear and vulnerability, intertwined with romantic imagery.
Let go I had my
-Arms thread through
-The pretty holes
-Of your most romantic
-Line
-Would you fall to pieces
Repeating the inquiry about the other person's reaction if the speaker were absent.
If I never came back?
-Tear it all apart
-Til there was nothing left
-Would you fall to pieces
-If I never came back
-Spent so long waiting here
Reiterating the duration of waiting.
And I've watched them all move through you
Observing others disappointing or betraying the person.
Yeah, I've watched them all let you down.
-It's do you
Expressing a mix of emotions, including not forgetting the person despite negative experiences.
And don't you
-Cause I won't forget you
-You filled me with nothing
-It felt so good
-It'll all come out some day
Hinting at the eventual revelation or disclosure of hidden feelings.
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