Our Way to Fall

Yo La Tengo

On vacation with my family enjoying Yo La Tengo the last few days, playing all their records. This is one of my favorite love songs. A stunning track that paints a picture of two specific people — their way to fall. It’s difficult not to imagine this is how Ira and Georgia met and fell for one another and so I love the vulnerability of writing this song and putting it out into the world.

Love those keyboards, bass and brushed cymbals — perfect arrangement and those hushed vocals over the chorus with both of them singing. Those details of his face turning red, staring at his feet on that summer day. And Georgia’s guitar strap — how he remembered how it looked around her neck. And eventually the day it broke. ♥️

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 the song you sang
I remember the way you look tonight
And I remember the way it made me feel

We can 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

You can 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

Yeah, we're on our way to fall in love
We're on our way to fall in love
We're on our way to fall in love