Audioslave released three successful albums, received three Grammy nominations, sold more than eight million records worldwide, and became the first American rock band to perform an open-air concert in Cuba. Cornell issued a statement in February 2007 that he was permanently leaving the band "due to irresolvable personality conflicts as well as musical differences." As the other three members were busy with the Rage Against the Machine reunion, and Morello and Cornell had each released solo albums in 2007, Audioslave was officially disbanded.
Discography
2002 Audioslave
2005 Out of Exile
2006 Revelations
Until We Fall
Audioslave Lyrics
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I stood along and watched myself fall apart
And said the voices in my head, ah-ah-ah
Slipped through the chain link of a broken heart
And when I'm tired of feeling black
Spread the wings upon you're back
Take us high above it all
But everything that sounded good, ah ah ah
I understand that I'll be misunderstood
And when I'm tired of feeling black
Spread the wings upon you're back
Take us high above it all
Stroke you're feathers 'till we fall
Until we fall, until we fall back down again
Yeah, back down again
What do you feel before you think?
What do you see before you blink?
Who do you battle in you're dreams?
Who strokes you're feathers 'till you scream?
And when I'm tired of feeling black
Spread the wings upon you're back
Take us high above it all
And stroke you're feathers 'till we fall
Until we fall, until we fall back down again
Yeah, back down again
In Audioslave's song "Until We Fall," the lyrics paint a picture of regret, self-destruction, and a yearning for escape. The first verse introduces the singer as someone who is wandering in the streets, filled with regret. They believe that they are standing alone as they watch themselves fall apart. The voices in the singer's head remind them of their broken heart, symbolized by the chain link.
The chorus talks about the singer's need to escape and feel free from their troubles. They ask someone, possibly a loved one, to help them by "spreading wings" and taking them "high above it all." The imagery of feathers and wings is a metaphor for freedom. The singer wishes to be free and fly as high as they can. However, the singer knows that their desire for freedom may be misunderstood. They understand that their ideas may not be viable or something that can be understood or accepted by others.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's mind. It asks poetic questions about their introspection. The singer wonders what they feel before they think and sees before they blink. They also question who they are battling in their dreams, and who is there to support them until they scream. The final chorus repeats the need for freedom, and the singer's desire to fly high and escape their problems.
Overall, the lyrics of "Until We Fall" use poetic language to express a yearning for escape from mental and emotional troubles. The use of metaphorical imagery to represent freedom is cleverly executed.
Line by Line Meaning
I walk the streets where I regret, ah ah ah
I wander through the places that bring back memories of things I wish I could change. The 'ah ah ah' adds emphasis to the feeling of regret.
I stood along and watched myself fall apart
I felt helpless as I saw myself breaking down and falling apart.
And said the voices in my head, ah-ah-ah
The inner voices in my head were making me feel more distressed, adding to the agony. 'Ah-ah-ah' expresses the intensity of the voices.
Slipped through the chain link of a broken heart
The pain is so intense that it can't be contained, and it seeps through the cracks of a broken heart, metaphorically speaking.
But everything that sounded good, ah ah ah
I now realize that not everything that seemed perfect to me was actually good. 'Ah ah ah' points to this newfound realization.
I understand that I'll be misunderstood
I've come to terms with the fact that not everyone will understand me despite my efforts to express myself accurately.
What do you feel before you think?
Which emotion typically arises before your logical thinking kicks in?
What do you see before you blink?
What do you visualize in your mind when your eyes are closed?
Who do you battle in you're dreams?
Who and what do you typically fight against when you dream at night?
Who strokes you're feathers 'till you scream?
Who or what provides comfort to you when you're at your most vulnerable and in need of care?
Take us high above it all
Transport us beyond this world's troubles and worries and take us to a better place.
Stroke you're feathers 'till we fall back down again, ah ah ah
Comfort us until we fall asleep or until we're back in a place where old troubles come flooding back. 'Ah ah ah' represents a plea for continuous comfort and care.
Until we fall, until we fall back down again
Keep providing comfort and support until we're finally able to overcome the difficulties we face. But this may be a cyclical process.
Yeah, back down again
Unfortunately, the process of falling back down to the depths of despair is all too familiar.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TIMOTHY COMMERFORD, CHRIS CORNELL, TOM MORELLO, BRAD WILK
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