Like or Dislike: If Anyone Falls

[skcin]

I was in love with this song a few years ago - definitely a top 10. Now I'm just in like with it. My opinion goes back & forth for some reason. I never tire of it really, but sometimes the song just hits me more than others.

The music - very 80's pop, I think moreso than any other tune on the album (yes, including Stand Back.) It doesn't really stand out, though. It's not quick & rocking, it's not slow & sultry. I wouldn't call it midtempo either though. I guess it's...nondescript?

The lyrics & her vocal are phenomenal, IMO. One of the few songs I can actually understand exactly what she's talking about completely - whether it's about Waddy or not, I don't really care. It's almost as if I can see all these things happening as she sings them - like it were a movie or something. Esp. the following:

"I hear a voice...in the room next to mine
Feels good...sounds good...
Closes the door from behind
And another voice...comes thru the door

I am dealing with a man
When away from me...stays deep inside my heart"

and

"And I heard someone say
As my eyes turned away
He said "I have loved many women
I have many times...run away"

Stevie longing for something she can't have - I don't think that happened to her very often back in the day.

Live? SO impressed with it in Vegas. The accapella harmonies gave me chills. Great on TWH tour too.

Video - I just watched this the other day. I can do without the ballet scenes, but the rest fits the song perfectly. I don't even mind creepy Mick walking with her at the end - it's much better than creepy Mick skulking around the stairs in I Can't Wait.)