Yo La Tengo – Our Way to Fall

Know something about this song or lyrics? Add it to our wiki.
Send "Our Way to Fall" Ringtone to Cell

I remember a summer's day
I remember walking up to you
I remember my face turned red
And I remember staring at my feet
I remember before we met
I remember sitting next to you
And I remember pretending I wasn't looking

So we'll try and try
Even if it lasts an hour
With all our might
We'll try and make it ours
Cause we're on our way
We're on our way to fall in love

I remember your old guitar
I remember I Can't Explain
I remember the way it looked around your neck
And I remember the day it broke
I remember song you sang
I remember the way you looked tonight
And I remember the way it made me feel

So we try and try
Even if it lasts an hour
With all our might
We'll try and make it ours
Because we're on our way
We're on our way to fall in love

Send "Our Way to Fall" Ringtone to Cell


Lyrics submitted by punchyk

Track duration: 04:18


Our Way to Fall song meanings
Add your thoughts

24 Comments

sort form View by:
  • 0
    General Comment:I think there's multiple meanings in the title. He mentions Summer so maybe the couple meets in summer and develop their relationship until it becomes Fall. Its also of course about falling in love with the other person but I also think the title is playing around with the whole "falling" part of falling in love, like you sometimes have to clumsily stumble through some awkward moments with the person you like before you finally get the full fledged love. The couple in the song had their own unique way they "fell" just like every couple does.
    Flag boywithstickon October 14, 2012   Link
  • +1
    General Comment:It really seems like the chorus is about them having sex for the first time. We'll try and try, even if it lasts an hour. It really sounds like it. Like they're sealing the deal on how their relationship has bloomed. Just an observation. That's kind of what I've always thought about it.
    Flag DarkoSnowon August 18, 2010   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:amazing.
    Flag tomivavon July 28, 2009   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:swoon
    Flag krollisasexyhoeon May 20, 2009   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:so very simple ... to see them pull it off so effortlessly with half a drum kit, an acoustic guitar and bass. an excellent love song, pretty amazing that Ira can write this sort of stuff after being so far from the start of his relationship with Georgia..
    Flag acorm88on February 21, 2009   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:just something about this song
    Flag seethesailboaton July 23, 2008   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:indescribable beauty. this song says everything that i will never be able to express in my own words. i would leave only this song for my girlfriend to hear if i ever took my life


    +the drum beat is extremely trippy
    Flag everyzoeon December 22, 2007   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:great song. two ppl, loving each other more n more..as they fall in love. amazing!!
    Flag lathyruson April 10, 2007   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:conetoaster11 got it. i love this song... it's about two people falling in love... everything is so new and exciting. and so hopeful. the best part about this song: i feel that years later the love is just as good as it was in the beginning, in fact even stronger. very special. these two are very blessed.
    Flag amyofmeon March 17, 2007   Link
  • +1
    General Comment:This song is amazing. I secretly adore love songs, especially ones so catchy and remarkable. And you can really relate, even if it's just that elementary school crush you had on that boy that never looked at you, ya know? Dazzling...
    Flag AndixOptimiston February 21, 2007   Link

Add your thoughts

Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.

Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!

Back to top
explain