Fall Right Through You was the first song I wrote in an alternate guitar tuning. I wrote the song in the point of view of an abusive father talking to his son. The song explores the tormenting of the son, but also the inner conflict of the father as he wonders why he feels the need to abuse.
lyrics
We are something quite amusing,
my power I'm abusing.
For now every single thing I say
is lightly imprinted into your brain
as I say, "Get over here, child."
We are something quite concerning.
As you look at the clock, see what you're still learning.
For now every single thing I do
is lightly sketched right next to you
as I say, "Let's do something wild."
My touch,
your luck,
can't get enough of this delightful pain.
My persistence, your existence.
Something's happening, you're too young to explain.
My memory will be the death of me,
it will be the death of you too
as I fall right through you.
We are something quite disturbing.
With many ideas I'm done flirting.
For now every time you look inside,
I'll be right in your growing mind
as I say, "You can run but can't hide."
We are something quite disgusting.
Your mom and I have long quit trying.
For now every time that you want to die,
I'll sing to you a lullaby
as I say, "Don't you worry child."
Your touch,
My luck,
can't get enough of this delightful pain.
Your persistence, my existence.
Something's happening, you're too young to explain.
My memory will be the death of me,
it will be the death of you too
as I fall right through you.
As I fall right through you.
As I fall right through you.
credits
from The Running Age,
released July 18, 2016
Lyrics and music written and performed by Diana Montero.
Edited and recorded by Sam Dwyer.
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