Falling Down
♫ Oasis Lyrics
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It blows my mind
It's falling down on all that I've ever known
Time to kiss the world goodbye
Falling down on all that I've ever known
Is all that I've ever known
A dying scream
Calling out to all that I've ever known
Here am I, lost and found
Calling out to all
We live a dying dream
If you know what I mean
All that I've ever known
It's all that I've ever known
Catch the wheel that breaks the butterfly
I cried the rain that fills the ocean wide
I tried to talk with God to no avail
Calling my name and out of nowhere
I said "If you won't save me, please don't waste my time"
(All that I've ever known)
(It's all that I've ever known)
Catch the wheel that breaks the butterfly
I cried the rain that fills the ocean wide
I tried to talk with God to no avail
Calling my name and out of nowhere
I said "If you won't save me, please don't waste my time"
The summer sun
It blows my mind
It's falling down on all that I've ever known
Time to kiss the world goodbye
Falling down on all that I've ever known
Is all that I've ever known
The lyrics of Oasis's song "Falling Down" describe a feeling of disillusionment with the world around the singer. He observes the beauty of the summer sun and the world that he has always known, but it no longer brings him joy. Instead, he feels lost and disconnected, calling out for help from any source he can find, even God. The chorus repeats the phrase "all that I've ever known," which highlights the singer's sense of being trapped and unable to break free from his current situation. The lines "catch the wheel that breaks the butterfly" and "I cried the rain that fills the ocean wide" suggest a feeling of helplessness and the sense that even small actions can have large and unforeseeable consequences.
The phrase "a dying dream" in the second verse is particularly poignant, as it suggests that the singer's hopes and ambitions are gradually slipping away. The repeated chorus also serves to underscore the song's sense of repetition and futility, as though the singer is stuck in an endless loop of searching for something that he can't quite reach.
Overall, "Falling Down" is a complex and emotionally charged song that speaks to themes of existentialism and disillusionment. Its lyrics convey a sense of longing and desperation but also suggest a glimmer of hope that maybe the singer can find some way to break free from the constraints that hold him back.
Line by Line Meaning
The summer sun
The season of life, happiness and lightness
It blows my mind
It amazes me
It's falling down on all that I've ever known
It's coming to an end and affecting everything familiar
Time to kiss the world goodbye
Time to say goodbye to everything I know and love
Falling down on all that I've ever known
The end is near and it's affecting everything I've ever known
Is all that I've ever known
My life and everything I know is about to change
A dying scream
The sound of something coming to an end
It makes no sound
There is no noise, only silence
Calling out to all that I've ever known
Trying to connect with everything familiar
Here am I, lost and found
I'm looking for my way in the new world
We live a dying dream
We are living in a world that is slowly disappearing
If you know what I mean
If you understand the situation
All that I've ever known
Everything I know and love is coming to an end
Catch the wheel that breaks the butterfly
Trying to control the uncontrollable
I cried the rain that fills the ocean wide
Feeling helpless and powerless
I tried to talk with God to no avail
Trying to seek answers, but getting no response
Calling my name and out of nowhere
Feeling alone and abandoned
I said "If you won't save me, please don't waste my time"
If there is no hope, don't make me wait for nothing
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NOEL GALLAGHER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SickOfPeopleMan
Oasis is such a brilliant band. Oasis, please come back and save music. We all miss you. What a brilliant video/song.
@jnb432
who cares if it sounds like the Beatles or John Lennon, he's only sharing how much he loves The Beatles. This and Songbird is Liam's best songs. Please come back Oasis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@jnb432
Absolutely Fantastic! I listen to this in the car every morning I go to school with my dad. I always sing to it. Oasis are the best!
@cooltarget
Another timeless masterpiece from the OASIS. The video is beautiful, Liam sings marvelously.
@fastkomplett
I simply love that psychedelic sound. Amazing song.
@HonkyCat90
I think Dig Our Your Soul is one of Oasis' best albums. I absolutely love it!
@MoonNymph775
this kinda music really needs to be on the radio more!
@Martinl8
This videoclip is a masterpiece, perfectly recorded and edited
@Deathshuck
This song is Beatles all over, marvelous piece of work, god bless you Oasis
@wippogallagher
This song is fantastic,great lyrics,fantastic melody,Liam is a really great songwriter,I just love this song I just love Liam.