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| RC's last song  = "[[The Good Life]]"<br>(RC# 215)  
 
| RC's last song  = "[[The Good Life]]"<br>(RC# 215)  
 
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'''"Falling for You"''' is the ninth song on ''[[Pinkerton]]''.
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"'''Falling for You'''" is the ninth song on ''[[Pinkerton]]''.
  
 
===Appearances===
 
===Appearances===
*[[Pinkerton]]
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*''[[Pinkerton]]''
*[[The Lion and the Witch]] (Live)
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*''Son of Swag'' (1996 Geffen Records sampler)
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*''[[The Lion and the Witch]]'' (Live)
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===MP3 Previews===
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''<small>Source is www.LastFM.com unless otherwise stated</small>''
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* [http://play.last.fm/preview/121486902.mp3 Album version]
  
 
==Overview==
 
==Overview==
"Falling for You" seems to be a sequel to "[[El Scorcho]]", in that it references the playing of a cello, includes the expletive "God damn!", and its very name is a phrase taken from the other song's lyricsIn fact, it was originally slated to be the song to immediately follow "El Scorcho", until "[[Pink Triangle]]" was written, and sandwiched between the twoNow that he has summoned the courage to speak to the girl, the narrator is now questioning himself on whether he deserves his position, and how to deal with it.
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At the beginning of the track, one can hear faint evidence of someone speakingDuring the recording sessions, Rivers' amplifier was receiving radio interference, of what sounded like a woman speaking an Asian languageConsidering the theme(s) of the album, Rivers felt it was divine intervention, and left the instrusion on the master tape as a happy accident, rather than re-record or edit the recording.
  
At the beginning of the track, one can hear faint evidence of someone speaking. During the recording sessions, Rivers' amplifier was receiving radio interference, of what sounded like a woman speaking an Asian language.  Considering the theme(s) of the album, Rivers felt it was divine intervention, and left the instrusion on the master tape as a happy accident, rather than re-record or edit the recording.
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The song is segued into from the album's previous track, "Pink Triangle", marking the first time on a Weezer album that two songs were segued together.
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The original album track was included on the 1996 [[Geffen Records]] sampler ''Son Of Swag'', raising the question as to whether the song was considered for single release at some point.
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In this song, Rivers sing the lyric "little old 3 chord me", although interestingly he uses every root note on the fretboard.
  
 
The numerous chord progressions and key changes in the song make it one of the most difficult to recreate live, evidenced by Cuomo's comments before and after performing the song live from ''[[The Lion and the Witch]]'' EP. Before starting the song, Cuomo facetiously says, "I'd like to ask for the Lord's help in guiding us through the performance of this next song. Please God!" He then rejoices at the completion of the song, exclaiming, "Yeah! We didn't fuck it up! We kicked ass! We redeemed ourselves. We displayed our superiority to the multitudes."
 
The numerous chord progressions and key changes in the song make it one of the most difficult to recreate live, evidenced by Cuomo's comments before and after performing the song live from ''[[The Lion and the Witch]]'' EP. Before starting the song, Cuomo facetiously says, "I'd like to ask for the Lord's help in guiding us through the performance of this next song. Please God!" He then rejoices at the completion of the song, exclaiming, "Yeah! We didn't fuck it up! We kicked ass! We redeemed ourselves. We displayed our superiority to the multitudes."
 
The song is segued into from the album's previous track, "Pink Triangle", marking the first time on a Weezer album that two songs were segued together.
 
  
 
==Personnel==
 
==Personnel==
 
*[[Rivers Cuomo]] – lead guitar, lead vocals
 
*[[Rivers Cuomo]] – lead guitar, lead vocals
 
*[[Patrick Wilson]] – percussion
 
*[[Patrick Wilson]] – percussion
*[[Brian Bell]] – rhythm guitar
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*[[Brian Bell]] – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
*[[Matt Sharp]] – bass guitar
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*[[Matt Sharp]] – bass guitar, backing vocals
  
 
==Lyrics==
 
==Lyrics==
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I gotta go turn in my rock star card and get fat
 
I gotta go turn in my rock star card and get fat
 
and old with you
 
and old with you
'cuz I'm a burning a candle you're a gentle moth
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'cuz I'm a burning candle you're a gentle moth
 
Teaching me to lick a little bit kinder
 
Teaching me to lick a little bit kinder
 
And I do like you - you're the lucky one
 
And I do like you - you're the lucky one
 
No! I'm the lucky one
 
No! I'm the lucky one
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But I'm shakin' at your touch
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I like you way too much
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My baby, I'm afraid I'm falling for you
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'n' I'd do 'bout anything to get the hell out alive
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Or maybe I would rather settle down with you
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Holy Sweet goddamn! You left your cello in the basement
 
Holy Sweet goddamn! You left your cello in the basement
 
I admired the glowing stars and tried to play a tune'
 
I admired the glowing stars and tried to play a tune'
 
I can't believe how bad I suck, it's true
 
I can't believe how bad I suck, it's true
 
What could you possibly see in little ol' 3-chord me?
 
What could you possibly see in little ol' 3-chord me?
But it's true - you like me, I like you too
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But I do like you and you like me too
I'm ready, let's do it baby </lyrics>
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I'm ready, let's do it baby  
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But I'm shakin' at your touch
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I like you way too much
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My baby, I'm afraid I'm falling for you
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'n' I'd do 'bout anything to get the hell out alive
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Or maybe I would rather settle down with you
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</lyrics>
  
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
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==External Links==
 
==External Links==
[http://tvs.soymilkrevolution.com/?p=163 Teenage Victory Songs entry for "Falling For You"]
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* [http://tvs.soymilkrevolution.com/?p=163 Teenage Victory Songs entry for "Falling For You"]
  
 
[[Category: Weezer songs]]
 
[[Category: Weezer songs]]
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[[Category:Songs on Pinkerton]]
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[[Category:Self-produced Weezer songs]]

Revision as of 17:18, 27 December 2011

"Falling for You"
Falling for You cover
Album track by Weezer
Album Pinkerton
Released September 24, 1996
Recorded Spring, 1996 at Sound City Studios, Van Nuys , CA
Length 3:47
Label Geffen
Writer(s) Rivers Cuomo
RC# 216
COR# N/A
Producer(s) Weezer
Status Released
Pinkerton track listing
"Pink Triangle"
(8)
"Falling for You"
(9)
"Butterfly"
(10)
The Lion and the Witch track listing
"Island in the Sun (Live)"
(2)
"Falling for You (Live)"
(3)
"Death and Destruction (Live)"
(4)
Rivers Cuomo song chronology
"The Good Life"
(RC# 215)
"Falling for You"
(RC# 216)
"Butterfly"
(RC# 217)

"Falling for You" is the ninth song on Pinkerton.

Appearances

MP3 Previews

Source is www.LastFM.com unless otherwise stated

Overview

At the beginning of the track, one can hear faint evidence of someone speaking. During the recording sessions, Rivers' amplifier was receiving radio interference, of what sounded like a woman speaking an Asian language. Considering the theme(s) of the album, Rivers felt it was divine intervention, and left the instrusion on the master tape as a happy accident, rather than re-record or edit the recording.

The song is segued into from the album's previous track, "Pink Triangle", marking the first time on a Weezer album that two songs were segued together.

The original album track was included on the 1996 Geffen Records sampler Son Of Swag, raising the question as to whether the song was considered for single release at some point.

In this song, Rivers sing the lyric "little old 3 chord me", although interestingly he uses every root note on the fretboard.

The numerous chord progressions and key changes in the song make it one of the most difficult to recreate live, evidenced by Cuomo's comments before and after performing the song live from The Lion and the Witch EP. Before starting the song, Cuomo facetiously says, "I'd like to ask for the Lord's help in guiding us through the performance of this next song. Please God!" He then rejoices at the completion of the song, exclaiming, "Yeah! We didn't fuck it up! We kicked ass! We redeemed ourselves. We displayed our superiority to the multitudes."

Personnel

Lyrics

Falling-for-You-lyrics.jpg

<lyrics>Holy cow! I think I've got one here Now just what am I s'posed to do? I've got a number of irrational fears That I'd like to share with you First, there's rules about old goats like me Hangin' 'round with chicks like you -but I do like you- And another one: you say "like" too much

But I'm shakin' at your touch I like you way too much My baby, I'm afraid I'm falling for you 'n' I'd do 'bout anything to get the hell out alive Or maybe I would rather settle down with you

Holy moly, baby, wouldn't you know it? Just as I was bustin' loose I gotta go turn in my rock star card and get fat and old with you 'cuz I'm a burning candle you're a gentle moth Teaching me to lick a little bit kinder And I do like you - you're the lucky one No! I'm the lucky one

But I'm shakin' at your touch I like you way too much My baby, I'm afraid I'm falling for you 'n' I'd do 'bout anything to get the hell out alive Or maybe I would rather settle down with you

Holy Sweet goddamn! You left your cello in the basement I admired the glowing stars and tried to play a tune' I can't believe how bad I suck, it's true What could you possibly see in little ol' 3-chord me? But I do like you and you like me too I'm ready, let's do it baby

But I'm shakin' at your touch I like you way too much My baby, I'm afraid I'm falling for you 'n' I'd do 'bout anything to get the hell out alive Or maybe I would rather settle down with you </lyrics>

See also

External Links