Free Fallin'
Ô¼º²Ã·¶ûJohn Mayer Lyrics
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Loves Jesus and America too
Shes a good girl, crazy 'bout Elvis
Loves horses and her boyfriend too
It's a long day living in Reseda
There's a freeway runnin' through the yard
And I'm a bad boy 'cause I don't even miss her
[Chorus]
And I'm free, free fallin' fallin'
And I'm free, free fallin' fallin'
All the vampires walkin' through the valley
They move west down Ventura Boulevard
And all the bad boys are standing in the shadows
And the good girls go home with broken hearts
[Chorus]
Free fallin', now I'm free fallin', now I'm
Free fallin', now I'm free fallin', now I'm
Free fallin', now I'm free fallin', now I'm
Free fallin', now I'm free fallin',
I wanna glide down over Mulholland
I wanna write her name in the sky
I wanna free fall out into nothin'
Oh I'm gonna leave this, this world for a while
[Chorus]
Now I'm free, free fallin', fallin'
Now I'm free, free fallin', fallin'
Free fallin', fallin'
Free fallin', fallin'
Free fallin', fallin'
The song "Free Fallin'" by John Mayer is actually a cover of the original version by Tom Petty. The lyrics depict the story of a girl who loves her family, her religion, Elvis, horses, and her boyfriend. It is said that the girl is a symbol of the typical American values and lifestyle. The starting lines introduce her and her likes, however, the focus quickly shifts to the difficulties the singer himself has been facing. He talks about living in Reseda, a place where a freeway runs through the yard, and moving on from the girl he has hurt in the past. The chorus "And I'm free, free fallin'" represents the sense of liberation that he feels after finally letting go of his past, and finally being free to live his life without any regrets.
In the second verse, the singer talks about the valley where he lives, full of vampires and bad boys lurking in the shadows, and how the good girls always end up broken-hearted. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the feeling of freedom that he has, and the guitar solo represents his journey of falling freely into nothingness, ready to leave the world behind. The final "now I'm free fallin', fallin'" suggests that despite the song's initial sadness and regret, the singer is now content with the way his life is, no longer weighed down by the past.
Line by Line Meaning
She's a good girl, loves her mama
She's a kind-hearted and caring person who has a strong relationship with her mother.
Loves Jesus and America too
She is a devoted follower of Christianity and has a deep love for her country.
Shes a good girl, crazy 'bout Elvis
She is a good-natured woman who admires Elvis Presley to an unusual degree.
Loves horses and her boyfriend too
She has a passion for horses and cares deeply for her romantic partner.
It's a long day living in Reseda
Life feels tedious and monotonous while residing in Reseda.
There's a freeway runnin' through the yard
A highway runs close to her house, perhaps noisy and disruptive.
And I'm a bad boy 'cause I don't even miss her
He is perceived to be a nefarious man because he shows no remorse for ending his relationship.
I'm a bad boy for breakin' her heart
He realizes that he caused pain by ending the relationship and feels guilty.
[Chorus]
This is the chorus, where the singer repeats the phrase 'Free fallin' fallin''.
All the vampires walkin' through the valley
People who might be perceived as dangerous, unhealthy, or disreputable roam the area.
They move west down Ventura Boulevard
The people mentioned earlier are heading west along Ventura Boulevard, perhaps towards Hollywood.
And all the bad boys are standing in the shadows
The unsavoury men are lurking in the darkness, avoiding detection.
And the good girls go home with broken hearts
The virtuous women leave disappointed or hurt in one way or another.
[Chorus]
The chorus repeats.
I wanna glide down over Mulholland
He imagines himself soaring over Mulholland Drive, a scenic and iconic thoroughfare.
I wanna write her name in the sky
He'd like to memorialize her, whether for love or regret, by inscribing her name in the heavens.
I wanna free fall out into nothin'
The singer wants to leap into the void, casting off attachments and earthly concerns.
Oh I'm gonna leave this, this world for a while
He intends to leave behind normal life for an unspecified period, seeking the freedom and excitement of the unknown.
[Chorus]
The chorus repeats.
Now I'm free, free fallin', fallin'
The artist has achieved a sense of liberation and descent, unhindered and free-falling.
Free fallin', fallin'
This line is another repetition of the chorus.
Free fallin', fallin'
This line is also another repetition of the chorus.
Free fallin', fallin'
This line concludes the song and is the final repetition of the chorus.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LYNNE, JEFF / PETTY, TOM
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@esmewvimes2901
Just missing Tom today. And every day.
This has to be one of the best albums in Rock history. It's perfect.
I moved across the country only to have my apartment fall through on arrival. Me and my dog had to shack up with a stranger for 6 months.
When I got my place I cranked my Stereo (no neighbors) and danced to Apartment Song with my dog. That was a long time ago, but Tom was there.
Full Moon Fever is my favorite Petty album. Probably because it was my first Tom Petty cassette and I played that fucker till it disintegrated and bought another.
Wildflowers is my next favorite, even before the re-release launched it all the way to whatever gig Tom's playing now.
Tom, I love you more than my clumsy words can say. I miss you so damn bad.
@doylescustoms2643
This was my little brother’s favorite song. He died in 1994, at 7 yrs old. I visit this song to remember him, and use it as the music to my mental montage of his life
@69Phuket
Little guy is already your bezzy mate. My ex Cat is my friends Daughter.. Samsara is a wicked place 2 be. :)
@BADDRIVINGINCANADA
Sorry about your brother passing at such a young age
@jolawolska1451
Och brak słów.Wielka strata.😢
@unni4346
🙏
@chrissiebawn9357
❤🙏❤
@TheIkaraCult
The older i get, the more I feel Tom's songs. He was a true artist.
@annettestobb2847
Yeah... he was a true legendary man of music
He managed to find a new audience every 2 years and always kept the music just as fresh!
#TomPetty
@gamecocks1150
I have heard this song so many times i would turn the radio down or change the station. Going into work the other morning and i turned it up and i thought the same thing you posted.
@matthewestrada5217
Couldn't say it better