The Fallen State was raised in the Autumn of 2013... when five young men with a mutual love for powerful, anthemic and beautifully executed rock, found themselves in a room together. For these guys togetherness isn't just a dream but a reality… they have that extra, indescribable ‘musical magic’ tattooed across their songs… the artistic ink of five individuals harmonised into something greater than the parts.
Individually, they’ve graced stages with the likes of Alter Bridge, Heaven’s Basement and Clutch… they live for the live show, with their stylish take on the musical legacy of both sides of the Atlantic.
Musically, The Fallen State combine the exuberant, smooth and soulful voice of frontman Ben Stenning with a harmonic wall of warm, contemporary rock guitars. Add the artfully emotive phrasing of lead six-stringer Jon Price - not to mention a grooving, ruthless rhythm section - and there can only be one outcome… infectious, body-rocking songs that'll leave crowds hungry for more.
For My Sorrow
The Fallen State Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I've been here for the longest time
You criticise when I see nothing wrong
I know this pain it hurts
But it's only for the moment
I hear your cries, as you're falling from the sky
I really like your halo
I really like your hate though
I really like your hands around my throat
For my sorrow
I beg bought and borrowed
I'm empty and hollow
I'm really not the same
I'm holding my hands up
I made a mistake but
I'll live with the pain cos
I'm really not the same
You don't testify
The compromise is done
We're living in this hell alive
I don't deny your wrongs will you mine
Don't cry for the failed devotion
Won't hide from the devil that's inside me
No time for a stale emotion
Let it out for me
For my sorrow
I beg bought and borrowed
I'm empty and hollow
I'm really not the same
I'm holding my hands up
I made a mistake but
I'll live with the pain cos
I'm really not the same
And I'm sick of emotion
And I'm sick of the notion
That we pay for devotion
That we pay
For my sorrow
I beg bought and borrowed
I'm empty and hollow
I'm really not the same
I'm holding my hands up
I made a mistake but
I'll live with the pain cos
I'm really not the same
Oh no i told you I'd regret it
I will never let it go
Its all for my sorrow
The Fallen State's song For My Sorrow is a powerful and passionate ballad that delves into the realms of the human psyche and expresses one's innermost thoughts and feelings. The lyrics of the song are layered with meaning and could be interpreted in different ways depending on the individual's perception. The song begins with a reference to dishonesty and deceit, as the singer notices that when someone is lying, it shows in their eyes. The lyrics then shift towards a more personal context where the singer talks about the pain they are going through and the feeling of emptiness and hollowness. The chorus is about acknowledging one's mistakes, taking responsibility for them, and living with the consequences. Despite the underlying sadness and melancholy, the song ends on a hopeful note, where the singer promises to hold on to the pain but move on from it.
The verses of the song have a sense of introspection, with the singer analyzing their own emotions and actions. The lyrics 'You criticize when I see nothing wrong' show the singer's frustration with external opinions that do not align with their own experience. The line 'I really like your hands around my throat' could be interpreted as a metaphor for embracing one's struggle and pain while the line 'I really like your halo, I really like your hate though' could be seen as a reflection of how different emotions can coexist within an individual. The chorus is repeated three times with a slight variation in the lyrics on the second and third times, which reinforces the theme of acceptance and moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
If it's in his eyes he lies and not just once
If he avoids eye contact, he's lying, and he's done it multiple times
I've been here for the longest time
I've been stuck in this situation for a very long time
You criticise when I see nothing wrong
You point out flaws that I don't believe are there
I know this pain it hurts
I'm familiar with this painful feeling
But it's only for the moment
Fortunately, it won't last very long
I hear your cries, as you're falling from the sky
I hear your screams as your life falls apart
I really like your halo
I'm drawn to your pure and innocent image
I really like your hate though
I find your anger and negative emotions attractive
I really like your hands around my throat
I enjoy the feeling of danger and control in our relationship
For my sorrow
This pain is unique to me
I beg bought and borrowed
I desperately seek relief from this pain
I'm empty and hollow
I feel nothing but sadness and despair
I'm really not the same
I've been forever changed by my experiences
I'm holding my hands up
I'm accepting responsibility and accountability for my mistakes
I made a mistake but
I'm admitting my wrongdoing, but it doesn't define me
I'll live with the pain cos
I'll deal with the consequences because I have to
You don't testify
You don't speak up or defend yourself
The compromise is done
We can't meet in the middle or make concessions anymore
We're living in this hell alive
We're stuck in this terrible situation and can't escape it
I don't deny your wrongs will you mine
I acknowledge that we're both at fault and have hurt each other
Don't cry for the failed devotion
Don't shed tears over our broken commitment to each other
Won't hide from the devil that's inside me
I won't deny my own inner demons and shortcomings
No time for a stale emotion
I don't have the luxury to linger in negative feelings
Let it out for me
Please express your emotions to me
And I'm sick of emotion
I'm tired of being weighed down by intense feelings
And I'm sick of the notion
I'm tired of the idea that love requires pain and sacrifice
That we pay for devotion
That we have to suffer for a relationship to work
Oh no i told you I'd regret it
I predicted this would end badly and now I regret my choices
I will never let it go
I can't forgive myself or move on from this situation
Its all for my sorrow
All of this pain and suffering is for me and no one else
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BENJAMIN AARON STENNING, DANIEL THOMAS OKE, GREGORY JAMES BUTLER, JONATHAN PHILIP DAVID PRICE, RICHARD KEVIN WALKER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sha
on Sinner
I want to know who is the sinner they're singing about