have you ever
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Falling, I'm falling
Have you ever walked through a room
But it was more like the room passed around you?
Like there was a leash around your neck that pulled you through?
Have you ever been at someplace
Recognizing everybody's face
(Well, I know) some days, my soul's confined and out of mind
Sleep forever
(I know) some days, I'm so outshined and out of time
Have you ever
Falling, I'm falling
Falling, I'm falling
Have you ever buried your face in your hands
'Cause no one around you understands
Or has the slightest idea what it is that makes you be?
Have you ever felt like there was more?
Like someone else was keeping score
And what could make you whole was simply out of reach?
(Well, I know) someday, I'll try again and not pretend
This time forever
(I know) someday, I'll get it straight but not today
Have you ever
Falling, I'm falling
Falling, I'm falling
(Falling) some days, my soul's confined
(I'm falling) and out of mind, sleep forever
(Falling) some days, my darkest friend
(I'm falling) is me again, have you ever
(Falling) Someday, I'll try again
(I'm falling) and not pretend this time forever
Someday I'll get it straight but not today
Have you ever
When the truth walks away, everybody stays
'Cause the truth about the world is that crime does pay
So if you walk away, who is gonna stay?
'Cause I'd like to think the world is a better place
When the truth walks away, everybody stays
'Cause the truth about the world is that crime does pay
So if you walk away, who is gonna stay?
'Cause I'd like to make the world be a better place
When the truth walks away, everybody stays
'Cause the truth about the world is that crime does pay
So if you walk away, who is gonna stay?
'Cause I'd like to think the world is a better place
I'd like to leave the world as a better place
I'd like to think the world
In the lyrics of "Have You Ever" by The Offspring, the singer portrays themes of alienation, confusion, and a longing for understanding and connection. The repeated refrain of "Falling, I'm falling" suggests a sense of descent or loss, perhaps in terms of emotional or mental stability. This feeling of falling could represent a sense of being overwhelmed or out of control in various aspects of life.
The first verse describes a disorienting experience of feeling detached from one's surroundings and not recognizing anyone familiar. The imagery of being pulled through a room by an invisible force conveys a sense of powerlessness and lack of agency. This existential questioning is deepened by the realization that one is alone in a crowd of strangers, highlighting a profound sense of isolation and disconnect.
The second verse delves into feelings of frustration and unfulfillment, where the singer struggles to find understanding and validation from those around them. The references to burying one's face in one's hands in despair and feeling like something essential is just out of reach speak to a profound sense of unfulfilled longing and yearning for something more meaningful or significant.
The final section of the song reflects on the harsh realities of the world, where crime seems to be rewarded and truth is often disregarded or ignored. The repeated plea for someone to stay and make the world a better place suggests a desire for change and a belief in the possibility of a more just and compassionate society. Ultimately, the song grapples with the complexities of human emotions and societal challenges, urging listeners to reflect on their own experiences of alienation and the search for meaning and connection in a seemingly indifferent world.
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Written by: Bryan Keith Holland
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