Falling Down
Clear Lyrics


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When You set foundations for all the mighty nations
Were You thinking then of me?
Put mountains in their places
Gave morning birds their voices
Were You thinking then of me?

My humble cry,
You set aside the universe to hear the sound

Falling down, near Your feet
Who could stand on holy ground?
Fount of grace, touch my face
Cleanse me now, I'm falling, falling down

Minnesota sleeping
Winter air is keeping very little sound
Where Seventh crosses Hennepin
It's clean and white like heaven when it's falling to the ground

Blanket of white
Your perfect light can rest upon me when I'm found

Low before my King
Praise is all I bring




Low before Your throne
I worship You alone

Overall Meaning

The song "Falling Down" by Clear is a beautiful song with deep spiritual and religious themes. The lyrics reflect upon the majesty of God's creation and his presence in everything around us. The opening lines of the song speak of God's creation of the earth, mountains and the birds. The singer then wonders if God was thinking about him during the creation. The second verse of the song takes us to Minnesota in winter, where snow blankets everything and the air is still. The beauty of the white blanket is compared to heaven. The final verse of the song is an expression of humility and devotion to God, with the singer falling low before God's throne.


The song's main focus is on worship and the power of faith. It is an ode to the majesty of God and his everlasting presence in everything around us. The lyrics are beautifully written, using strong imagery and metaphors that emphasize the amazing grace and infinite power of God.


Overall, "Falling Down" is a powerful song that encourages listeners to turn to God in times of uncertainty and hardship. It is a reminder that God's love is always present and that worship is a powerful tool to connect with the divine.


Line by Line Meaning

When You set foundations for all the mighty nations
When You were creating everything in the universe, did You have me in mind?


Were You thinking then of me?
Did You plan for me even when creating the universe?


Put mountains in their places
You created the mountains in their exact positions


Gave morning birds their voices
You gave the birds their beautiful melodies in the morning


My humble cry,
My prayers are simple and genuine


You set aside the universe to hear the sound
You paused the vast universe to listen to my humble prayers


Falling down, near Your feet
I am humbly falling down in Your presence


Who could stand on holy ground?
Who can claim to be perfect in Your holy presence?


Fount of grace, touch my face
Grant me Your grace and let me feel Your touch


Cleanse me now, I'm falling, falling down
Cleanse me of my sins as I humbly fall down before You


Minnesota sleeping
Minnesota is quiet and peaceful


Winter air is keeping very little sound
The cold winter air makes everything hushed and still


Where Seventh crosses Hennepin
At the intersection of Seventh and Hennepin streets


It's clean and white like heaven when it's falling to the ground
The snowfall makes the scene look pure, like heaven


Blanket of white
A covering of snow


Your perfect light can rest upon me when I'm found
Your perfect light can guide me when I am lost


Low before my King
I am humbled before my King


Praise is all I bring
All I can give is my praise


Low before Your throne
I kneel in humbleness before Your throne


I worship You alone
I worship only You




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