Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
“I Can’t Stand Up For Falling Down” is a song recorded by soul duo Sam & Dave in 1967. It was covered by Elvis Costello and the Attractions In 1980. The cover differs heavily from the original, being much faster paced and danceable. It became a hit in the U.K., reaching #4 on the charts.
[Verse 1]
I'm the living result
I'm a man who's been hurt a little too much
Now I've tasted the bitterness of my own tears
Sadness is all my lonely heart can feel
[Chorus]
I can't stand up for falling down
I can't stand up for falling down
[Verse 2]
Simple though love is
Still it confused me
Why I'm not loved the way I should be
Now I've lived with heartaches
And I've roomed with fear
I've dealt with despair
And I've wrestled with tears
[Chorus]
I can't stand up for falling down
I can't stand up for falling down
[Bridge]
The vow that we made
You broke it in two
But that don't stop me from loving you
[Chorus]
I can't stand up for falling down
I can't stand up for falling down
I Can’t Stand Up for Falling Down was written by Homer Banks & Allen Jones.
I Can’t Stand Up for Falling Down was produced by Nick Lowe.
Elvis Costello released I Can’t Stand Up for Falling Down on Fri Feb 15 1980.