I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
Can I ask one question
Before our lips collide?
Will you still be by my side
When clouds fall from the sky?
If it's love then surely it's strong enough
To carry us to bed
Eyes shut with rested heads
Tell me that I shouldn't fall for you
Tell me that this happened way too soon
Baby, you amaze me
Why would i ever leave
For another one?
We can't stand the same movies and horrible bands
Why would I ever hold hands
With another one?
There's no rhyme or reason
For calling up this late
Just like me you're still awake
Watching conan or checking space
Your car is blasting
Songs we've stole
Before they hit the shelves
We'll predict how they sell
(And they'll sell... oh, they'll sell)
Baby, you amaze me
Why would i ever leave
For another one?
We can't stand the same movies and horrible bands
Why would I ever hold hands
With another one?
You have this smile (i'm lucky to be yours)
That spans for days (for you i will...)
I've stayed awake not knowing whether you
Will call me.
Tell me that I shouldn't fall for you
Tell me that this happened way to soon
Tell me that I shouldn't fall for you
Oh god I fall for you
Before our lips collide?
Will you still be by my side
When clouds fall from the sky?
If it's love then surely it's strong enough
To carry us to bed
Eyes shut with rested heads
Tell me that I shouldn't fall for you
Tell me that this happened way too soon
Baby, you amaze me
Why would i ever leave
For another one?
We can't stand the same movies and horrible bands
Why would I ever hold hands
With another one?
There's no rhyme or reason
For calling up this late
Just like me you're still awake
Watching conan or checking space
Your car is blasting
Songs we've stole
Before they hit the shelves
We'll predict how they sell
(And they'll sell... oh, they'll sell)
Baby, you amaze me
Why would i ever leave
For another one?
We can't stand the same movies and horrible bands
Why would I ever hold hands
With another one?
You have this smile (i'm lucky to be yours)
That spans for days (for you i will...)
I've stayed awake not knowing whether you
Will call me.
Tell me that I shouldn't fall for you
Tell me that this happened way to soon
Tell me that I shouldn't fall for you
Oh god I fall for you
Lyrics submitted by Heartahimfan666
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Great version of a great song,
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AHHHHHH. love.
It's about falling for someone :] and getting that feeling that you didnt intend to fall in love..but you did.And it's gooood.
LOVE IT
I get the sense that he's unsure about a relationship and that if she'll be there for him if he actually falls in love. Then, in the end he does end up falling for her.
i agree with person above me. i saw them live. they're amazing.
ahhh there fuckiin awesome and I don't give too shits what anyone says! There deff bbe (best band ever) this song is deff wrote for the ladies! Good job guys I think you've got all the ladies in america! Bitches! Jk I love select start im getting it tatooed on meh oh snap! ;F
This is an awesome song. Obviously about a guy who's madly in love with his girl. He thinks they're perfect for eachother.