Falling Down
Brutal Attack Lyrics
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Sometimes I feels like it’s me against the world
I’m made to feel I’m doing something I shouldn’t ‘oughta
Nobody listens to me, my stories never told
Chorus:
Backed up against the wall
Nothing left for me to do but fall
I’m going under I’m gonna drown
No-one else sees what I see through these eyes
I’m made to feel I’m I’m the only who’s ever sinned
Can’t nobody else see through all of these lies
Sometimes it’s just like I’m pissing in the wind
All they hear is what they want and all they hear is lies
Always cast as the bad man and kicked when I’m down
The pain I feel is something that you’ll never realize
Just like the day without sunshine, like the tears of a clown
The lyrics to Brutal Attack's "Falling Down" express feelings of isolation and hopelessness. The singer feels like they are constantly struggling and fighting against the world, but no one listens to their stories or understands their perspective. They are made to feel guilty for doing something they shouldn't have, and are constantly cast as the "bad man" and kicked while they're down. The pain they feel is deep and intense, like the tears of a clown or a day without sunshine.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's feeling of being backed into a corner and having no other choice but to fall down. They feel like they are drowning, and no one can see what they see or understand what they're going through. The line "sometimes it’s just like I’m pissing in the wind" is especially poignant, highlighting the sense of futility and frustration the singer experiences in trying to get their message across.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I feel like I’m running under water
At times I feel like I am moving too slow and unable to keep up with the pace of the world
Sometimes I feels like it’s me against the world
At times I feel like I am fighting against everyone and everything
I’m made to feel I’m doing something I shouldn’t ‘oughta
People make it seem like I'm doing something wrong when I'm actually following my heart
Nobody listens to me, my stories never told
People don't pay attention to my experiences or struggles and they remain unheard
Backed up against the wall
Nothing left for me to do but fall
Down, down I’m falling down
I’m going under I’m gonna drown
I feel like I have no other option but to surrender since I am cornered and overwhelmed by my problems
No-one else sees what I see through these eyes
People don't perceive or understand my perspective or point of view
I’m made to feel I’m I’m the only who’s ever sinned
People make me feel like I am the only one who has ever done wrong or made mistakes
Can’t nobody else see through all of these lies
No one is able to recognize or uncover the deception or falsehoods in the situation
Sometimes it’s just like I’m pissing in the wind
Sometimes my efforts seem futile and ineffective
All they hear is what they want and all they hear is lies
People only listen to what they want to hear and believe the lies fed to them
Always cast as the bad man and kicked when I’m down
People always treat me as the villain and kick me when I am already struggling
The pain I feel is something that you’ll never realize
The level of pain and hurt that I feel is something that others may not be able to comprehend or understand
Just like the day without sunshine, like the tears of a clown
My experiences leave me feeling empty and without joy, like a day without sunshine or a clown hiding sadness behind a smile
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