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Jump Then Fall

Fearless [Platinum Edition] (2009) | Fearless (Taylor's Version) [2021]

“Jump Then Fall” is the opening track on the Platinum Edition of Taylor’s second studio album, Fearless (2008). It tells the story of a summer love. The re-recording of the song, “Jump Then Fall (Taylor’s Version)”, was released on April 9, 2021, on Fearless (Taylor’s Version).

Background and Lyrical Theme

Taylor wrote “Jump Then Fall” in the summer of 2008 and originally produced it together with Nathan Chapman. The song’s lyrics are a reassuring message from Taylor to a boy she likes. She tells him that she will never leave him, and that she’ll be there for him during times of difficulty. After thinking over their relationship, she realizes that there isn’t anything to dislike about him, and that she just wants to be with him. Taylor said:

«It’s probably the happiest, bounciest, most fun song to drive down the street listening to. It's one of my favorites on the Platinum Edition. It's just really fun and happy and takes me back to a good place.»

Taylor Swift

She also wrote in a note that came with the platinum edition of Fearless: “[It’s a song about] jumping then falling into the most beautiful summer love imaginable.”

Live Performances

Taylor has performed “Jump Then Fall” a few times over the years, most notably at her first ever stadium show in 2010, at Gillette Stadium on her “Fearless Tour“. She also sang it on Dancing With the Stars in 2010 and in 2018 on her “reputation Stadium Tour“. It also served as the first surprise song during her concert in Arlington, Texas, on “The Eras Tour” on April 2, 2023. When introducing the song, Taylor said:

«This is a song that I wanted to play tonight because when I was re-recording Fearless I fell in love with this song again.»

Taylor Swift

She performed “Jump Then Fall” again on May 30, 2024, in Madrid, as a mashup with “Our Song” (2006).

Commercial Performance

“Jump Then Fall” was one of five new songs on the Platinum Edition of her sophomore album, Fearless. It debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in its debut week. It was first re-released on the soundtrack for the film Valentine’s Day, in which Taylor stars.

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I like the way you sound in the morning
We’re on the phone and without a warning
I realize your laugh is the best sound I have ever heard
I like the way I can’t keep my focus
I watch you talk, you didn’t notice
I hear the words but all I can think is we should be together

[Pre-Chorus 1]
Every time you smile, I smile
And every time you shine, I’ll shine for you

[Chorus]
Whoa, I’m feeling you baby
Don’t be afraid to jump then fall, jump then fall into me
Baby, I’m never gonna leave you
Say that you wanna be with me too
‘Cause I’ma stay through it all, so jump then fall

[Verse 2]
Well, I like the way your hair falls in your face
You got the keys to me, I love each freckle on your face
Oh, I’ve never been so wrapped up honey
I like the way you’re everything I ever wanted
I had time to think it oh-over and all I can say is come closer
Take a deep breath and jump then fall into me

[Pre-Chorus 2]
‘Cause every time you smile, I smile
And every time you shine, I’ll shine for you

[Chorus]
Whoa, I’m feeling you baby
Don’t be afraid to jump then fall
Jump then fall into me
Baby, I’m never gonna leave you
Say that you wanna be with me too
‘Cause I’ma stay through it all
So jump then fall

[Bridge]
The bottom’s gonna drop out from under our feet
I’ll catch you, I’ll catch you
When people say things that bring you to your knees, I’ll catch you
The time is gonna come when you’re so mad you could cry
But I’ll hold you through the night until you smile

[Chorus Variation]
Whoa, I need you baby
Don’t be afraid, please jump then fall, jump then fall into me
Baby, I’m never gonna leave you
Say that you wanna be with me too
‘Cause I’ma stay through it all, so jump then fall
Jump then fall baby
Jump then fall into me, into me

[Outro]
And every time you smile, I smile
And every time you shine, I shine
And every time you’re here, baby I’ll show you
I’ll show you you can jump then fall
Jump then fall
Jump then fall into me, into me, yeah