Fallen Fruit – English Lyrics

• By: Lorde
• Album: Solar Power

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Lorde's evocative 'Fallen Fruit,' a song that masterfully uses rich English vocabulary and biblical allegory to explore themes of environmental loss and generational responsibility. Learning the lyrics offers insight into poetic expression, metaphorical storytelling, and the nuanced ways artists convey urgent global messages, making it a compelling piece for language learners to connect with contemporary music and critical topics.

[English]

To the ones who came before us

All the golden ones who were lifted on a wing

We had no idea the dreams we had were far too big

Far too big

And we will walk together (We will walk)

Psychedelic garlands in our hair

Through the halls of splendor where the apple trees all grew

You'll leave us dancing on a fallen fruit

The fallen fruit

The fallen fruit (Ooh)

The fallen fruit

From the Nissan, to the Phantom, to the plane

We'll disappear in the cover of the rain

Took the great minds and the vapers

And a pocket full of seed

It's time for us to leave

And we will walk together (We will walk)

Psychedelic garlands in our hair

But how can I love what I know I am going to lose?

Don't make me choose

The fallen fruit (Ahh)

The fallen fruit (Fallen fruit)

The fallen fruit

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
fallen /ˈfɔːlən/ A2	adjective - having dropped or descended from a higher position
fruit /fruːt/ A1	noun - the sweet and fleshy product of a tree or plant that contains seeds
walk /wɔːk/ A1	verb - to move at a regular pace by using the feet
psychedelic /ˌsaɪ.kəˈdel.ɪk/ C1	adjective - relating to or denoting psychedelic drugs or their effects
garlands /ˈɡɑːr.ləndz/ B2	noun - a wreath or circlet of flowers, leaves, or paper, used as a decoration
splendor /ˈsplɛn.dər/ B2	noun - great and impressive beauty or magnificence
apple /ˈæp.əl/ A1	noun - a round fruit with firm red or green skin and a whitish interior
trees /triːz/ A1	noun - a woody perennial plant, typically having a single trunk growing to a considerable height
dancing /ˈdæn.sɪŋ/ A2	verb - to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set of steps or a pattern
Nissan /ˈnɪ.sæn/ A2	noun - a Japanese automobile manufacturer
Phantom /ˈfæn.təm/ B1	noun - a luxury car model, often referring to Rolls-Royce Phantom
disappear /ˌdɪs.əˈpɪr/ A2	verb - to cease to be visible or to exist
vapers /ˈveɪ.pərz/ C1	noun - people who use electronic cigarettes
pocket /ˈpɒk.ɪt/ A1	noun - a small bag sewn into or on a piece of clothing, used for carrying small items
lose /luːz/ A1	verb - to be unable to find something or someone
choose /tʃuːz/ A1	verb - to select something or someone from a group