Title: All Fall Down

Characters/Pairings: Rachel Puck, Santana Mike, Matt Brittany, Sam Quinn, Artie Tina, Kurt, Mercedes

Summary: "The walls we build around us to keep out the sadness, also keep out the joy."

Disclaimer: I own nothing.


Rachel Berry

I just want to be something—a name you call.

You're abrasive and criticizing and obnoxious

Butyoureohsosensitivetoo

Pleaseloveme Pleaseloveme Pleaseloveme

Your dads abandoned you

Your mom didn't want you

Your boyfriend left you

You have no one left

Except a bad boy with a good heart

and a fiery girl with an equally fiery passion


Noah Puckerman

All of my words come out wrong—run circles in my head.

You're mean and cruel and rude

Butyoureohsobrokentoo

Dontleaveme Dontleaveme Dontleaveme

You're fighting the only way you know how

You scream and kick

You yell and punch

You have no way out

Except a tiny girl with a big voice

And an Asian boy with crazy dance moves


Santana Lopez

Why do you do this to me? Tear me apart.

You're vicious and vindictive and malicious

Butyoureohsohauntedtoo

Letmeforget Letmeforget Letmeforget

You're clawing your way up the social hierarchy

You push people down to help yourself up

Your scowl never falters as you get to the top

You have no way down

Except a boy with the moves like jagger

And a blond with a golden smile


Mike Chang

I flail around as I walk.

You're silent and smart and stereotypical

Butyoureohsoknowingtoo

Iknowyoursecret Iknowyoursecret Iknowyoursecret

You follow your father's orders

You dance behind his back

You pretend you're as dumb as the other jocks

You have no one that knows you

Except a Latina with her shields up

And a boy with dark skin and a dark past


Matt Rutherford

It's like you sit and you watch me.

You're typical and confused and hushed

Butyoureohsoafraidtoo

Dontfindme Dontfindme Dontfindme

You dance around your bestfriend

You sing with your littlesister

You act your life away

You have no way to be free

Except a girl who can dance her heart out

And a best friend who's seen it all before


Brittany Pierce

Butterflies in the sky, they just fly on by.

You're ditzy and blond and free

Butyoureohsoworriedtoo

Comefindme Comefindme Comefindme

You smile when you should

You laugh to keep life easy

You lie until you don't remember the truth

You have no way to see what's real

Except a boy who holds your hand

and a girl who links your pinkies


Sam Evans

Yeah, the moments been killed.

You're dorky and strong and geeky

Butyoureohsoweaktoo

Notgoodenough Notgoodenough Notgoodenough

You follow the crowd

You changeyourvoice to make people laugh

You don't hide your love of scifi

You have no surprises anymore

Except a blond beauty you can't live without

And a mohawked boy who's not as angry as he looks


Quinn Fabray

Pardon me for my lack of excitement.

You're confident and bright and devious

Butyoureohsohelplesstoo

Pleasesaveme Pleasesaveme Pleasesaveme

Daddy Dearest was never very dear

Mommy was never very motherly

You were never very loved

You have no one to care for you

Except a geek that kisses your tears away

And a dark skinned diva with the voice to match


Mercedes Jones

It's my fault and I know it.

You're soulful and brave and special

Butyoureohsoinsecuretoo

Callmebeautiful Callmebeautiful Callmebeautiful

You throw a fit to be noticed

You cause a scene to be watched

You belt out notes to be needed

You have no reason to be here

Except a boy with impeccable fashion

And an Asian girl with colored hair


Kurt Hummel

I tend to show it every chance that I get.

You're loud and showy and gay and proud

Butyoureohsofaketoo

Keeptheliesup Keeptheliesup Keeptheliesup

You strut your stuff

You walk tall

You be who everyone expects you to be

You have no where to go

Except a diva best friend

And a boy in a wheelchair


Artie Abrams

I tend to blow it, no thanks to you.

You're crippled and handicapped and alive

Butyoureohsoshatteredtoo

Staystrong Staystrong Staystrong

You roll along

You sing til your throat hurts

You pretend you're not different

You have no more lies to fix you

Except an shy girl with a shining smile

And a broken diva with a broken heart


Tina Cohen-Chang

I st-st-stutter when I talk.

You're shy and keep to yourself and unique

Butyoureohsodestroyedtoo

Tellmeimsafe Tellmeimsafe Tellmeimsafe

You wear your fishnet tights

You flash your colored hair

You put your acting lessons to good use

You have no way to escape

Except a boy with glasses that rocks your world

And a fashionista you've known forever