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.
Sooner or later, this happens to everyone
To everyone
You can live your life lonely
Heavy as stone
Live your life learning
And working alone
Say this is all you want
But I don't believe that it's true
'Cause when you least expect it
Waiting 'round the corner for you
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh)
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling
You can live a life of luxury
If that's what you want
Taste forbidden pleasures
Whatever you want
You can fly away to the end of the world
But where does it get you to?
'Cause just when you least expect it
Just what you least expect
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh)
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh, ooh)
I know it sounds ridiculous, but speaking from experience
It may seem romantic, and that's no defense
Love will always get to you
Sooner or later, sooner or later
This happens to everyone
To everyone
You can fly away to the end of the world
But where does it get you?
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh)
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh)
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh)
(Ooh, ooh)
(Ooh, ooh)
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh)
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh)
To everyone
You can live your life lonely
Heavy as stone
Live your life learning
And working alone
Say this is all you want
But I don't believe that it's true
'Cause when you least expect it
Waiting 'round the corner for you
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh)
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling
You can live a life of luxury
If that's what you want
Taste forbidden pleasures
Whatever you want
You can fly away to the end of the world
But where does it get you to?
'Cause just when you least expect it
Just what you least expect
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh)
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh, ooh)
I know it sounds ridiculous, but speaking from experience
It may seem romantic, and that's no defense
Love will always get to you
Sooner or later, sooner or later
This happens to everyone
To everyone
You can fly away to the end of the world
But where does it get you?
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh)
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh)
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh)
(Ooh, ooh)
(Ooh, ooh)
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh)
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh)
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I also love this one. It owns simple lyrics but great indeed. And it obviously talks about those people who pretend to believe they can live without love, or 'cos they are too busy in working&learning or 'cos they own a selfish impression about sex. For different reasons, these people think they aren't prepaired for solid relationships until the day they meet that person who will make them change completely their minds...