And she was like a starry night
Like a Ferris wheel, full of blue-green eyes
And a heart of steel, always on her own
Almost never real
When the night will begin
The pain it won’t end, even if she falls in love
Back, you wanna turn back
Your heart will attack, even if she falls in love
And she was, like a blade of ice
Like a lonely road, clearest day alive
Always sharp and cold, always beautiful
I am such a fool
When the night will begin
The pain it won’t end, even if she falls in love
Back, you wanna turn back
Your heart will attack, even if she falls in love
Try to look in her eyes
The light is just right, even if she falls in love
And it isn’t so bad
It’s driving you mad, even if she falls in love
When the night will begin
The pain it won’t end, even if she falls in love
Back, you wanna turn back
Your heart will attack, even if she falls in love
Try to look in her eyes
The light is just right, even if she falls in love
And it isn’t so bad
It’s driving you mad, even if she falls in love
Exploring Emotional Vulnerability in “Even If She Falls”
“Even If She Falls” by Blink-182 delves into the complexities of loving someone who seems unattainable or emotionally distant. The lyrics use vivid imagery—comparing the subject to a starry night, a Ferris wheel, and a blade of ice—to highlight her allure and the sense of isolation that surrounds her. The recurring chorus suggests that, despite any chance for love, pain and heartache are inevitable. This juxtaposition of beauty and sadness encapsulates the push and pull of a relationship with someone who struggles to let their guard down, making the song both relatable and poignant for listeners who have faced similar emotional barriers.
Song Credits
Artist: Blink-182
Songwriters: Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, Matt Skiba
Release Year: 2011
Label: Interscope Records