Marvin Sapp - Free Fallin Lyrics
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I just wanna share in my heart [?]
I'll tell you something
Whenever you need someone, you can count on me
'Cause you been by my side every time I needed you
Never falling off when we disagree
'Cause iron sharpens iron
Baby, sharpen me up
On my mind, like night and day
Ask God for your protection every time I pray
If this is love that we're feeling
Only us could stop us from falling
Baby, if we fall, we're free-falling
Baby, if I fall, I rather fall for you
I rather fall for you
I rather it be you
Baby, if we fall, we're free-falling
Baby, if I fall, I rather fall for you
I rather fall for you
I rather it be you
Stop, unwind, release your stress
You deserve all my love
It's more than just words
It's deeper than physical
Way more than mental
This here is spiritual
I feel with you
You show me what love is
Girl, I'm invested
Might miss my blessing
If I don't let go
Baby, if we fall, we're free-falling
Baby, if I fall, I rather fall for you
I rather fall for you
I rather fall for you
I rather it be you
I rather it be you
Baby, if we fall, we're free-falling
Oh, girl
Baby, if I fall, I rather fall for you
I rather fall for you
I rather it be you
Said, "It gotta be you"
You see: it feels really good to be free-falling with you, my love
You know you make me wanna kinda step in, too, but I don't wanna step unless I'm stepping with you
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Left, step, turn around, step
Slide, dip, right, left
Baby, rewind if you turn the light
Back, cross, slide, slide
Left, step, turn around, step
Slide, dip, right, left
Baby, rewind if you turn the light
Back, cross, slide, slide
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Meaning & Inspiration
Marvin Sapp's "Free Fallin'," released as part of the *If I Were an R&B Singer - EP* on February 14, 2025, transcends typical romantic expression to offer a profound exploration of relational commitment rooted in divine principles. The song opens with Sapp reassuring a loved one of his unwavering presence and support, declaring, "Whenever you need someone, you can count on me." This declaration immediately echoes the steadfast love of God for His people, as described in Deuteronomy 31:6: "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." The lyrical progression emphasizes the strength found in mutual support and understanding, particularly in the face of disagreements. The metaphor "iron sharpens iron" from Proverbs 27:17 is powerfully invoked, suggesting that challenges and differences within a relationship, when approached with wisdom, can refine and strengthen both individuals, much like metal sharpens metal.
Sapp articulates a love that is both constant and prayerful, stating, "On my mind, like night and day / Ask God for your protection every time I pray." This elevates the relationship beyond mere earthly affection, aligning it with a commitment to spiritual well-being for the other person. This echoes the intercessory prayers that are a cornerstone of Christian fellowship, reminding us of Jesus’ own prayer for His disciples in John 17:9: “I pray for them. I am not praying for the world, but for those you have given me, for they are yours.” The core message of "Free Fallin'" hinges on the idea that this love, if genuine, is resilient and self-sustaining, capable of overcoming external forces; "If this is love that we're feeling / Only us could stop us from falling." This speaks to the internal fortitude required in a committed relationship, a resilience that is fortified by a shared spiritual foundation.
The central theme of "free fallin'" is presented not as a reckless descent, but as a deliberate and chosen surrender into the embrace of a profound connection. Sapp declares, "Baby, if I fall, I rather fall for you / I rather it be you." This profound statement signifies a willingness to relinquish control and place ultimate trust in the other person, a concept that mirrors the believer's surrender to God's will. It evokes the leap of faith that is foundational to a relationship with the Almighty, as described in Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." This falling is not an accident, but a conscious choice to trust, to be vulnerable, and to invest completely in the relationship, acknowledging its depth as "deeper than physical / Way more than mental / This here is spiritual." This spiritual dimension is the bedrock that allows for true freedom within commitment, a freedom that paradoxically arises from the act of falling into a secure and divinely sanctioned love. The closing refrains, including the spoken word affirmation, "You see: it feels really good to be free-falling with you, my love," and the instruction to "step in, too, but I don't wanna step unless I'm stepping with you," solidify the song's message of intentionality and shared journey, highlighting that true freedom and fulfillment are found not in isolation, but in a unified movement guided by love and faith.