Falling Down
City Of Enoch Lyrics

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I′ve walked the road
Leading away to mansions built on the sand
Feeling alone
Needing a place to wash all the dirt from my hands
Caught in the whirlwind
Tossed from the storm
Without strength or hope

I'm falling down
Falling down
To my knees
Majesty
King of Kings I′m at thy feet
And I'm falling down
Falling down
Don't let go
Make me whole
Let thy mercy lift my soul
I′m falling down

With the weight of the world
And burdens from choices
Heavily laid on my back
I read the words
From dusted off voices
Begging my soul to turn back
Constantly pleading
Calling my name
But I can′t find my way

So I'm falling down
Falling down
To my knees
Majesty
King of Kings I′m at thy feet
And I'm falling down
Falling down
Don′t let go
Make me whole
Let thy mercy lift my soul
I'm falling down

(Falling on my knees
Calling out to thee
For thy sweet mercy
Majesty)

Falling down

(Falling on my knees
Calling out to thee
For thy sweet mercy
Oh)

I′m falling down
Falling down
To my knees
Majesty
King of Kings I'm at thy feet (Majesty)
And I'm falling down
Falling down
Don′t let go
Make me whole

Let thy mercy lift my soul
I′m falling down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Falling Down" by City of Enoch talk about a person who feels lost and weighed down by the burdens of life. The first verse describes the character's journey to find a place to wash away the dirt from their hands, symbolizing the desire to cleanse themselves of their troubled past. However, they find themselves on a road leading to mansions built on sand, which suggests that everything they put their trust in is unstable and unreliable. The storm and whirlwind that tosses them around likely represent the chaotic nature of their life. They are left feeling hopeless and without strength.

The chorus of the song reveals that the character has decided to fall to their knees and seek redemption in the presence of God, the "King of Kings." They hope that God's mercy will help lift their soul and make them whole again, just as the lyrics suggest. The weight of the world and the burdens from choices that have "heavily laid on [their] back" could represent the sins and regrets that have troubled them. They can't find their way, so they have no other option but to seek solace in God.

Overall, the song's message is about redemption and finding hope through faith in God. The struggles and burdens of life become bearable by falling down and seeking divine intervention.

Line by Line Meaning

I’ve walked the road Leading away to mansions built on the sand
I have pursued temporary pleasures and worldly possessions that lack true value and will eventually fall apart.

Feeling alone Needing a place to wash all the dirt from my hands
Experiencing isolation and longing for a way to cleanse oneself from mistakes and guilt.

Caught in the whirlwind Tossed from the storm Without strength or hope
Feeling overwhelmed and lost, with no energy or optimism to move forward.

I’m falling down Falling down To my knees Majesty King of Kings I’m at thy feet And I’m falling down Falling down Don’t let go Make me whole Let thy mercy lift my soul I’m falling down
In utter surrender and submission, asking for divine intervention to lift one up from the depths of despair, cleanse their soul, and grant them new life.

With the weight of the world And burdens from choices Heavily laid on my back
Bearing the consequences of one’s decisions and feeling crushed by the enormity of life’s challenges.

I read the words From dusted off voices Begging my soul to turn back
Encountering inspiration and guidance from forgotten sources that urge the singer to repent and change their ways.

Constantly pleading Calling my name But I can’t find my way
Hearing the call to return to a righteous path, but struggling to navigate the obstacles and the distractions of the world.

(Falling on my knees Calling out to thee For thy sweet mercy Majesty)
Continuing to beseech the divine for compassion and salvation.

(Falling on my knees Calling out to thee For thy sweet mercy Oh)
Repeating the plea for divine mercy and forgiveness.

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