Falling Down
Breaking Point Lyrics


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Don't you lie to me, cause I'm not blind I see the
Lessons that you teach create the hate in me
I'm not scared to say that I won't be that way
We're all the same, but there's always a price to pay
I don't want to be the one to push you down and pull you up again
I don't want to be that way
You're falling down, you're falling down again
It's when you speak to me
'Cause hates not born, you see
It's pride you scream with bigot eyes too blind to see
Your frame of mind's outdated
Narrow opinions faded
Would you like to meet this monster that you've created
Don't you lie to me, cause I'm not blind I see
The lessons you teach create the hate in me
I'm not scared to say that I won't be that way




We're all the same
But there's always a price you pay

Overall Meaning

Breaking Point's song Falling Down is about the negative impact of hate speech and narrow-minded opinions. The opening line "Don't you lie to me, cause I'm not blind I see" suggests that the singer is aware of the lies and false ideas spread by another person, which fuels the singer's hatred. The lyrics "The lessons that you teach create the hate in me" indicate that the other person is influencing the singer in a negative way. However, the singer is determined not to become that person and declares "I'm not scared to say that I won't be that way." The line "We're all the same, but there's always a price to pay" implies that everyone has flaws, but the cost of hate and prejudice is too high to ignore.


In the second verse, the singer states that hate is not something innate or natural but instead something that is learned ("'Cause hates not born you see, it's pride you scream with bigot eyes too blind to see"). The lyrics criticize the person who is spreading their prejudiced ideas as someone who is stuck in an outdated frame of mind with narrow opinions that have faded over time. The singer wants to challenge the person and invites them to meet the monster that they have created.


Overall, Breaking Point's Falling Down is a powerful message against hate speech, prejudice, and narrow-mindedness. The lyrics suggest that we all need to be aware of the negative impact of our words and actions, and that hate should not be tolerated. The song encourages listeners to be true to themselves and not to be influenced by those who spread hate.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't you lie to me, cause I'm not blind I see the
Do not deceive me, for I am not visually impaired, and I can comprehend what you're doing.


Lessons that you teach create the hate in me
The teachings you impart result in negative emotions brewing inside me.


I'm not scared to say that I won't be that way
I am not fearful of confessing that I will not follow the same path as you.


We're all the same, but there's always a price to pay
Even though we seem alike, the choices we make have consequences.


I don't want to be the one to push you down and pull you up again
I do not desire to be the individual who pushes you down and then lifts you back up.


I don't want to be that way
I refuse to behave in such a manner.


You're falling down, you're falling down again
You're falling apart, tumbling down once more.


It's when you speak to me
It happens when you communicate with me.


'Cause hates not born, you see
Hate is not innate, you must comprehend.


It's pride you scream with bigot eyes too blind to see
You're shouting with arrogance and intolerance, unaware of the hypocrisy and ignorance you're displaying.


Your frame of mind's outdated
Your way of thinking is antiquated.


Narrow opinions faded
Your judgements are becoming obsolete.


Would you like to meet this monster that you've created
Do you want to be in the presence of the monster you have brought into existence?




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRETT WAYNE ERICKSON, JUSTIN RIMER

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