Fall Out Of Love

Salem's 'Fall Out Of Love' is a haunting exploration of the tumultuous and often destructive nature of love. The song opens with a vivid image of an apparition in the kitchen, setting a ghostly and surreal tone. The protagonist feels overpowered and hungover, suggesting a sense of being overwhelmed by emotions and the aftermath of a relationship. The line 'Threw myself a funeral just so you’d have to bring me flowers' is a poignant metaphor for the lengths one might go to in order to receive attention and affection, even if it means feigning their own demise.

The recurring refrain 'Save yourself, fall out of love' serves as both a warning and a plea. It suggests that the only way to truly save oneself from the pain and destruction of a toxic relationship is to let go of love. The lyrics describe a kiss so poisonous that it leaves boys delirious, and the protagonist admits to a desire to escape the relationship, even if it means experiencing a 'little death.' This phrase, often used to describe an orgasm, here takes on a darker meaning, implying a small but significant loss of self.

The imagery of shooting angels from the skies and watching them die further emphasizes the destructive nature of the relationship. The protagonist is drunk on the lover's eyes, while the lover nurses a flask, indicating a mutual dependence on unhealthy coping mechanisms. The black hole inside the protagonist represents a deep, apathetic vacancy, a void that even the lover's touch cannot fill. The song's climax describes tracing the steps to where the lover's heart was buried and listing the words used to pull them apart, symbolizing the dissection and ultimate demise of their dreams and love. The final plea to 'Save yourself, fall out of love' underscores the necessity of self-preservation in the face of a love that has become a source of pain and destruction.