The song "Fall Away" by Grinspoon explores themes of deception, confusion, and self-discovery. The lyrics depict a relationship where there has been a lot of lying and strange occurrences. The narrator is asking the other person to admit to their lies and to acknowledge the unusual events that have taken place. The lines, "I've counted in Centigrade's, Those are silent in the haze," suggest that the narrator has been keeping track of the lies and deceit in a cold, detached manner. The haze symbolizes the confusion and ambiguity caused by these lies. "I need you to wanna say, All the times that you lied, Them things got a little strange" expresses the narrator's desire for the other person to acknowledge their dishonesty and take responsibility for the strange situations that have occurred. The use of "Centigrade's" and "waiting rain" implies that the relationship has been marked by a lot of tension and discomfort. The chorus reveals the narrator's vulnerability and their fear of being abandoned or left behind. They express a willingness to support the other person, even when they stumble or fall away. Yet, they also reveal that their efforts to accommodate and rearrange themselves for this person have gone unnoticed by others. "I waited for times to please, Those razors do make me bleed" illustrates the internal pain and struggle the narrator experiences as they try to make things right and please the other person. The reference to razors suggests that this process is damaging and harmful to them. The repeated plea for the other person to "still forget this number" demonstrates the narrator's wish for the relationship to be forgotten entirely, as it has caused them pain and confusion. The lyrics end with the line, "Comets weren't founded, Left your darkness rearranged," which suggests that the other person's actions and lies have left a lasting impact on the narrator. The darkness symbolizes the emotional turmoil caused by the deceit, and the rearrangement implies that the narrator has undergone a transformation due to these experiences. Overall, "Fall Away" delves into the complexities of a tumultuous relationship marked by lies, confusion, and the narrator's eventual realization that they need to distance themselves from the darkness and move forward.
