Fallen
.30 Seconds to Mars Lyrics


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Yeah, I've been to Jupiter
And I've fallen through the air
I used to live out on the moon
But now I'm back here down on Earth

Why are you here?
Are you listening?
Can you hear what
I am saying?
I am not here
I'm not listening
I'm in my head
And I'm spinning

Is this who you are?
(Is this who you are?)
Some sweet violent urge
A weak fallen man
(A weak fallen man)
With the promise of an end

All the pretty people die
Innocence is out of style
All the whores have gone away
Now there's nothing left for me (now there's nothing)

Why are you here?
Are you listening?
Can you hear what
I am saying?
I am not here
I'm not listening
I'm in my head
And I'm spinning

Is this who you are?
(Is this who you are?)
Some sweet violent urge
A weak fallen man
(A weak fallen man)
With the promise of an end

Is this who you are?
(Is this who you are?)
Some sweet violent urge
A weak fallen man




(A weak fallen man)
With the promise of an end

Overall Meaning

The song "Fallen" by 30 Seconds to Mars describes a character who has experienced something extraordinary, like floating in space, but now finds themselves entrenched in the mundane of life back on Earth. The first verse mentions Jupiter and the character falling through the air, suggesting perhaps an astronaut who has been to space. The line "I used to live out on the moon" furthers this implication. However, despite having experienced these amazing things, the character appears to be lost in their mind, spinning in their thoughts and feeling disconnected from reality. The chorus poses the question, "Is this who you are?" and suggests that the character is struggling with their identity and purpose in life. The repeated line "with the promise of an end" adds a sense of foreboding or even desperation to the song.


The theme of disillusionment continues in the second verse, where the character reflects on the emptiness and mortality of life. The line "All the pretty people die" implies a kind of gruesome, cyclical fate that awaits all people, regardless of their beauty or status. "Innocence is out of style" could mean that we live in a world that no longer values naivete or simplistic notions of goodness, or it could simply be a reference to the loss of childhood innocence as we grow up. The line "All the whores have gone away" is a bit more ambiguous, but could suggest that the things that once brought pleasure or excitement have vanished, leaving the character feeling adrift and purposeless.


Overall, "Fallen" is a haunting, introspective song that explores the human condition and the search for meaning in a world that often feels cold and unforgiving.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, I've been to Jupiter
I've gone to new and exciting places


And I've fallen through the air
I've taken risks and experienced the consequences


I used to live out on the moon
I used to be in a better place or happier state of mind


But now I'm back here down on Earth
But now I'm back to my reality and it's not as great


Why are you here?
What is your purpose? What brings you to this moment?


Are you listening?
Are you paying attention to what's going on around you?


Can you hear what I am saying?
Can you comprehend my words and understand my message?


I am not here
I'm not fully present or engaged


I'm not listening
I'm not paying attention or actively processing information


I'm in my head
I'm lost in thought or consumed by my own emotions


And I'm spinning
And I'm overwhelmed or confused


Is this who you are? (Is this who you are?)
Is this truly who you want to be? Are you living up to your potential?


Some sweet violent urge
An intense desire to do something, even if it's not rational or good for oneself


A weak fallen man (A weak fallen man)
A person who has experienced hardship and is struggling to regain their footing


With the promise of an end
With the hope that this hardship will soon pass or come to a conclusion


All the pretty people die
Even the most beautiful or charismatic individuals are mortal and will eventually pass away


Innocence is out of style
Being naive or pure-hearted is not valued or respected


All the whores have gone away
All the hedonistic or self-destructive people have left, but not by choice


Now there's nothing left for me (now there's nothing)
Now that the excess is gone, I am left with emptiness or despair




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JARED LETO

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