Discover the story of the song > Fall Down – Toad the Wet Sprocket

The song is about the protagonist and his partner who both feel trapped and unhappy in their lives. They want to escape and start anew, but they feel scared and uncertain. The chorus repeats the question of when they will finally break free and "fall down" from their old lives. The lyrics also touch on the protagonist's guilt for not being there for a friend in need.