When You're Falling
Afro Celt Sound System Lyrics

Everyday, you crawl into the night
You find yourself struggling and hopeless in the dark every day.

A fallen angel, with your wings set alight
Like a fallen angel, you have lost your power and are consumed by your struggles.

When you hit the ground
When you reach a new low,

Everything turns to blue
Everything seems bleak and depressing.

I can't get through the smoke
I cannot break through the barriers that prevent me from helping you.

That's surrounding you
That are encompassing you.

'Cause when you're falling
Because when you are in a downward spiral,

I can't tell which way is down
It is difficult for me to discern how to help you when you are struggling so severely.

And when you're screaming
Even when you are crying out for help,

Somehow I don't hear a sound
It feels as though my efforts to reach out to you are fruitless and unheard.

And when you're seeing things
Even when you experience hallucinations or delusions,

Then your feet don't touch the ground
It can feel like you are disconnected from reality and have lost your footing.

I can see through the clouds
I have the ability to see through the haze and confusion that surrounds you.

I can walk right through the walls
I have the ability to navigate through barriers that seem insurmountable to you.

Hang me off the ceiling
Even if I am suspended upside down,

But I can't take the fall
I cannot bear the weight of your struggles on your behalf.

Should I cross the river
If I attempt to cross the river that separates us,

When I may get swept away
There is a chance that I may be overwhelmed and pulled under by the weight of your struggles.

Out there on the water
Despite the dangers,

You can still see me wave
I am still here for you, offering my support and a friendly greeting.

'Cause when you're falling
Because when you are struggling and spiraling downwards,

I can't tell which way is down
It's difficult for me to determine which direction to offer support, as everything feels uncertain and overwhelming.

And when you're screaming
Even when you are crying out for assistance,

Somehow I don't hear a sound
It can feel as though my attempts to help you are in vain.

And when you're seeing things
Even when you are experiencing hallucinations or delusions,

Then your feet dont touch the ground
It can feel as though you are unable to maintain your grip on reality and are lost in unfamiliar territory.

'Cause when you're falling
Because when you are struggling and facing intense hardship,

Somehow I dont hear a sound
It can feel like my efforts to reach out and support you are unheard or unnoticed.

'Cause when you're falling
Because when you are losing control and spiraling downwards,

I can't tell which way is down
It can be difficult to discern how to offer support and help guide you back to a place of stability and safety.