You fell down the stairs into my arms
And swiftly ran the other way
And I heard the steady swell of applause
The two drunk kids trying to figure out which way was home
They got lost as they were taking off each others clothes
They realized there was a hole in the boat
And with no lifesaver you try your best to float

And eventually the sky did return and I was there outside in green
And I watched the world being reborn till 1am
So I thought I'd let you know it was beautiful
Slow-dancing to tunes of Billy Holiday
The city looked wonderful that way
And love just like blood will always stain

And if I could reverse it I don't think that it'd be worth it
Cause I know in my heart I would never let you tumble to the ground

No I'll never let you fall
I would never let you tumble to the ground


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Fell Down the Stairs Lyrics as written by Jamie L Williams Derek Pressnall

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    i agree ^ that annoys me with people trying to figure out what all the bright eyes songs mean too. they are like "OMGZZ HIS 5 BROTHERS DROWNNNED?!?!"

    yeah anyways this song is great. so cute

    takeiteasy_on April 05, 2007   Link

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