“FALLING”
“Falling” pairs the melodic sweep of Roy Orbison with a vintage, retro-country sound, wrapping a story of mutual attraction in a style that feels both timeless and distinctly Jolie and the Jackalopes. Goodnight has a knack for a well-turned phrase, and here she puts it to work with a sly lyrical nod to the classic country standard “Crazy Arms.” A song about two people sizing each other up, “Falling” finds its charm in the space between wanting someone and actually belonging to them.
LYRICS
Lyrics and Melody by Jolie Goodnight (BMI)
Don’t look at me that way,
A dangerous game to play.
Sparkling eyes and crooked smile,
Take off your coat and stay a while.
Cause broken rules
Mean broken hearts
Cut the deck and fold the cards
Stop the game before you start.
Cause I am falling
falling,
falling apart.
Apart.
You say you’ve got me in your head,
A yearning heart that been mislead.
A troubled mind won’t fade in time,
I’m not your’s and you’re not mine.
Cause I am falling
falling,
falling apart.
Apart.
LINER NOTES:
Jolie Goodnight: Vocals
Rian Castillo: Acoustic Guitars , Electric Lead Guitar, Electric Rhythm, Background Vocals. Upright Piano
Sam Rich: Drums, Percussion
Dylan Cavalier: Bass
Recorded by: Kevin Butler, Test Tube Audio
Mixed & Mastered by: Kevin Butler
Photography: Sam Rich
Artwork by: Jolie Goodnight
This project is supported in part by an Austin Live Music Fund Grant of Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment.
