I always thought this was a cool title. The most popular version is performed by
Elvis Costello and the Attractions. The writing credit goes to H. Banks and A. Jones. In the liner notes for the Costello album,
Get Happy, it says: "I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down". This song was a
Sam and Dave b-side which we changed from a
ballad into an up-tempo number...
Without further ado, here's the lyrics:
I'm the living result
Of a man who's been hurt a little too much
And I've tasted the bitterness of my own tears
Sadness is all my lonely heart can feel
I can't stand up for falling down
I can't stand up for falling down
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
I can't stand up for falling down
I can't stand up for falling down
The vow that we made
You broke it in two
But that don't stop me from loving you
I can't stand up for falling down
I can't stand up for falling down