Northernly · I'm Alright · Track 7

Falling

How do you write a song about falling in love when everything you've known has fallen apart? A song asking the question and not pretending to have the answer.

Lyrics

[Chorus]
How do you write a song about falling in love?
When all you've ever known has fallen apart.
How do you trust a promise you can't restart?
Pinky swears, cross my heart and hope to die.
I guess I don't know where to start.

[Verse 1]
How do you look somebody right in the eyes?
When every "forever" faded away.
How do you know this won't end the same?
Hold me close, don't let go.
I don't know what to say.

[Chorus]
How do you write a song about falling in love?
When all you've ever known has fallen apart.
How do you trust a promise you can't restart?
Pinky swears, cross my heart and hope to die.
I guess I don't know where to start.

[Verse 2]
How do you let somebody call you home?
When every home became yesterday.
How do you know when it's safe to stay?
Stay with me, just tonight.
I don't know if I'll stay.

[Chorus]
How do you write a song about falling in love?
When all you've ever known has fallen apart.
How do you trust a promise you can't restart?
Pinky swears, cross my heart and hope to die.
I guess I don't know where to start.

[Bridge]
How do you know when fear lets you go?
When does your heart believe what you hear?
How do you tell if love's finally here?
Say you'll stay, say you mean it.
I don't know what to believe.

[Chorus]
How do you write a song about falling in love?
When all you've ever known has fallen apart.
How do you trust a promise you can't restart?
Pinky swears, cross my heart and hope to die.
I guess I don't know where to start.

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Where can I stream this song?+

Falling is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and SoundCloud as part of I'm Alright. Album links are available above and on the release page.

Can I buy the vinyl?+

I'm Alright is pressed on vinyl and shipped from the United States. Each record is made to order, with production taking 3-5 business days before shipping.

What album is this from?+

This song is track 7 on I'm Alright, released in 2026.

Content care+

Northernly songs are trauma-informed and include reflections on grief, abuse, and recovery. Move slowly. Skip what you need to. Crisis hotlines and survivor resources are at /resources.

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