The Merle Haggard Place To Fall Apart song was was released in October 1984 as the second single from the album It’s All in the Game. This song was the first single where both Haggard and Fricke worked together. The single went to number one for one week starting February 2, 1985 and spent a total of fourteen weeks on the country chart.
This poignant Country Music ballad delves deep into the complexities of love, heartbreak, and the struggle to hold on when everything seems to be falling apart. “Place to Fall Apart” narrates the tale of a couple experiencing the inevitable unraveling of their relationship. The song captures the essence of heartache and the harsh reality that sometimes, love is not enough to sustain a connection. This song became an instant classic, resonating deeply with listeners and securing its place as a chart-topping hit.
Watch the live performance video and see the written lyrics below.
Merle Haggard Place To Fall Apart Live Performance Video
Merle Haggard wrote this song with Willie Nelson and Freddy Powers. The lyrics speak from the perspective of someone who is grappling with emotional devastation, desperately seeking a place to process their feelings and start anew. With Haggard’s signature blend of vulnerability and strength, the song paints a picture of a man looking for stability in the aftermath of love lost.
Merle Haggard Place To Fall Apart Lyrics
… I’ll probably never see you eye to eye again
This letter’s meant to be my last farewell
But you need to under-stand I’m nearly crazy
You need to know my life has gone to hell
… Write me back and tell me why it ended
Send a letter that I can show my heart
I’ll be somewhere between “I love you” and what you’re feeling now
Lookin’ for a place to fall apart
… Looking for a place to fall apart
Trying to find a place that I can leave my heart
I need to be somewhere hidin’ when I feel the teardrops start
Lookin’ for a place to fall a-part
… I can’t seem to justify your leavin’ me
I’m be-wildered as to how it all came down
I thought everything was fine until your phone call
The call that turned my world around
Send me word and tell me why it ended
I need some final proof to show my heart
I’ll be somewhere between “I love you” and what you’re feelin’ now (I love you)
Lookin’ for a place to fall apart
… Looking for a place to fall apart
Trying to find a place that I can leave my heart
I need to be somewhere hidin’ when I feel the teardrops start
Lookin’ for a place to fall a-part
… Looking for a place to fall apart
Trying to find a place that I can leave my heart
I need to be somewhere hidin’ when I feel the teardrops start
Lookin’ for a place to fall a-part
“Place to Fall Apart” stands as a testament to Merle Haggard’s ability to distill complex emotions into a three-minute masterpiece. Through its evocative lyrics, poignant duet, and masterful musical arrangement, the song remains a poignant reminder of the fragility of love and the heart’s resilience in the face of inevitable heartbreak.
The song’s narrative reflects Haggard’s own turbulent life experiences, including his battles with addiction, troubled relationships, and brushes with the law before achieving fame. These personal struggles lent authenticity to his music, making “A Place to Fall Apart” resonate not just as a song but as a piece of his life story.
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