The song "Don't Want to Fall" by Eleventyseven explores the fear and hesitance of falling in love again due to past heartbreak. The lyrics depict a person who has experienced a failed relationship and is now wary of opening up to love again. The song begins with the protagonist admitting to rushing headfirst into a relationship, believing they could be a hero and save it. However, as the flames of the relationship grew higher, they realized that their ego was the only thing burning. The line "And I kissed your lips like some kind of strange (down payment?)" suggests that they hoped their love and affection could save the relationship from crashing. The chorus reveals the protagonist's fear of falling in love again. They acknowledge that love hurts too much and that it is incredibly difficult to recover from its aftermath. The pain from their broken heart feels irreparable, and they doubt their ability to find all the pieces. The second verse reflects on the wreckage of the past relationship and the desire to go back in time to warn their past self. The protagonist, however, still finds a way to convince their heart to take another chance and dives back into love. They hope that this time, their souls will fit together and not result in more pain and disappointment. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the protagonist's refusal to fall in love again due to the immense pain it brings. The repetition of the line "Don't wanna fall" reinforces their fear and determination to avoid experiencing heartbreak once more. Overall, "Don't Want to Fall" delves into the emotional aftermath of a failed relationship and the resulting reluctance to let love back in. It expresses the fear of potential pain and the difficulty of moving on from past heartbreak.
