Writing's on the Wall
Sam Smith Lyrics
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But always hit the floor
I've spent a lifetime running
And I always get away
But with you I'm feeling something
That makes me want to stay
I'm prepared for this
I never shoot to miss
But I feel like a storm is coming
If I'm gonna make it through the day
Then there's no more use in running
This is something I gotta face
If I risk it all
Could you break my fall?
How do I live? How do I breathe?
When you're not here I'm suffocating
I want to feel love, run through my blood
Tell me is this where I give it all up?
For you I have to risk it all
'Cause the writing's on the wall
A million shards of glass
That haunt me from my past
As the stars begin to gather
And the light begins to fade
When all hope begins to shatter
Know that I won't be afraid
If I risk it all
Could you break my fall?
How do I live? How do I breathe?
When you're not here I'm suffocating
I want to feel love, run through my blood
Tell me is this where I give it all up?
For you I have to risk it all
'Cause the writing's on the wall
The writing's on the wall
How do I live? How do I breathe?
When you're not here I'm suffocating
I want to feel love, run through my blood
Tell me is this where I give it all up?
How do I live? How do I breathe?
When you're not here I'm suffocating
I want to feel love, run through my blood
Tell me is this where I give it all up?
For you I have to risk it all
'Cause the writing's on the wall
Sam Smith's song "Writing's On The Wall" is a powerful ballad that is featured in the James Bond movie, Spectre. The lyrics are about the character's feelings of being lost and scared, but also hopeful at the prospect of finding love. In the opening lines, the character expresses their familiarity with falling and running but has now found something special that makes them want to stay. They feel the anticipation of something that could potentially end badly, but they are willing to risk it all for this love.
The lyrics "How do I live? How do I breathe? When you're not here, I'm suffocating," shows the character's emotional dependency on their love interest. They want to feel the love running through their blood and are willing to give everything up for the person they love. The chorus reinforces this sentiment as the writing on the wall is a metaphor for their destiny, that all they have to do is take the chance, and they will not be afraid.
The second verse describes the character's fears and anxieties that haunt them from their past. But as the stars begin to gather and the light begins to fade, they reiterate their courage not to be afraid. They believe that if they take that leap of faith, their love will break their fall.
Overall, the message of the song is about taking risks for love, facing our fears, and chasing our destinies. The song's lyrics are relatable as it highlights the vulnerability and anxiety that people go through in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been here before
The singer has experienced similar situations before.
But always hit the floor
They have always ended up failing.
I've spent a lifetime running
The singer has been running away from their emotions for a long time.
And I always get away
They have always managed to avoid facing their feelings.
But with you I'm feeling something
Being with someone special makes them feel different.
That makes me want to stay
This feeling makes them want to stick around.
I'm prepared for this
They are ready for what's coming.
I never shoot to miss
They always aim to succeed.
But I feel like a storm is coming
They feel that there will be challenges ahead.
If I'm gonna make it through the day
They need to survive the day.
Then there's no more use in running
Avoiding the situation won't help anymore.
This is something I gotta face
They have to confront the situation.
If I risk it all
They have to take a big chance.
Could you break my fall?
They need help if things go wrong.
How do I live? How do I breathe?
They feel lost and confused without their loved one.
When you're not here I'm suffocating
The absence of the loved one is overwhelming.
I want to feel love, run through my blood
They crave to feel love deep within.
Tell me is this where I give it all up?
They wonder if they should risk everything and confess their feelings.
For you I have to risk it all
They are willing to do anything for their loved one.
'Cause the writing's on the wall
They know that the outcome is predictable.
A million shards of glass
The artist has many painful memories.
That haunt me from my past
Those memories keep coming back and affecting their life.
As the stars begin to gather
They feel a sense of darkness and gloom.
And the light begins to fade
They feel hopeless and desperate.
When all hope begins to shatter
They are on the verge of losing all hope.
Know that I won't be afraid
They will face their fears and confront the situation.
The writing's on the wall
The outcome is inevitable.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: James Napier, Sam Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I've been here before
But always hit the floor
I've spent a lifetime running
And I always get away
But with you, I'm feeling something
That makes me want to stay
I'm prepared for this
I never shoot to miss
But I feel like a storm is coming
If I'm gonna make it through the day
Then there's no more use in running
This is something I got to face
If I risk it all
Could you break my fall?
How do I live? How do I breathe?
When you're not here, I'm suffocating
I want to feel love run through my blood
Tell me, is this where I give it all up?
For you, I have to risk it all
'Cause the writing's on the wall
A million shards of glass
That haunt me from my past
As the stars begin to gather
And the light begins to fade
When all hope begins to shatter
Know that I won't be afraid
If I risk it all
Could you break my fall?
How do I live? How do I breathe?
When you're not here, I'm suffocating
I want to feel love run through my blood
Tell me, is this where I give it all up?
For you, I have to risk it all
'Cause the writing's on the wall
The writing's on the wall
How do I live? How do I breathe?
When you're not here, I'm suffocating
I want to feel love run through my blood
Tell me, is this where I give it all up?
How do I live? How do I breathe?
When you're not here, I'm suffocating
I want to feel love run through my blood
Tell me, is this where I give it all up?
For you, I have to risk it all
'Cause the writing's on the wall
@ConanGray
SO EXCITED TO DROWNING SHADOWS! Saw him live, perfect, if not better than recordings. Great job Sam :)
@madik4865
conaaaan omg ily ♡
@atoddelingkato7270
SAME HERE!!!
@rosetiffany7719
Ily Conan and also this song is like the best thing ever
@okokani
favs omg
@adair160799
+Conan Gray Lucky! I think that if Sam Smith came to Mexico, I'd have a heart attack and resuscitate for going to the concert and continue life as well xD
@annenisa6555
I miss Sams old songs… I know this was the era to where their music was in a pure form of magnificence, without all the need for very showy and vulgarities.
The pure talent presented alone through vocals rather than appearance to appeal. There’s a lot more appreciation for the music itself.
@domino6434
jesus you are really daft arent you?
@HGG381
Love this Sam Smith ,not any more...
@ml7031
just let them experiment for a while. As they get older they will probably go more to this style again, but let them enjoy their youth for now