Meece often incorporates classical piano works into his songs. "This Time" (from LEARNING TO TRUST) borrows its opening section, bridge and ending tag from Chopin's "Revolutionary Etude" (Op. 10, No. 12) in C minor. Similarly, the introductory melody for "You Can Go" (from the album 7) is taken from Bach's Two-Part Invention No. 13 in A Minor (BWV 784) and "Falling Down" (from COUNT THE COST) has its basis in a sonata by Mozart.
His song "We Are the Reason" has been recorded by over 200 other artists and CHRONOLOGY's "Seventy-Times-Seven" peaked at No. 77 in Australia's Top 100 chart. David worked with Canadian Juno Award winner Gino Vannelli for his albums CHRONOLOGY and CANDLE IN THE RAIN.
David and his wife currently live in Franklin, Tennessee.
Falling Down
David Meece Lyrics
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To do the things I should
In everything I say and do
And all things that I could
But the world keeps calling me
And time and time again it seems
Before I know what's hitting me
I've let You down again
And I'm falling down
You know I'm falling down
And I don't understand
Why I keep losing ground
But every time I do
If I look up to You then
I'll stop falling down
Yes I'll stop falling down
Because of You
People say they understand
They don't try to put me down
Lord, You know it rips apart
The witness that I have
How I wish that I could be
But You know that's impossible
If I try without you
And I'm falling down
You know I'm falling down
And I don't understand
Why I keep losing ground
But every time I do
If I look up to You then
I'll stop falling down
Yes I'll stop falling down
Because of You
The lyrics to David Meece's "Falling Down" are a heartfelt confession of the struggle to do what is right and the inevitable failure to do so. The singer laments his own weakness in the face of the world's temptations and the disappointment this causes to both himself and his witness to others. Despite his best efforts, it seems that he consistently falls short of his own expectations as well as those of the Lord.
The chorus of the song is a plea for help and a reminder of the singer's source of strength. He acknowledges that he can't do it alone, but must look up to the Lord for guidance and support. By doing so, he believes he can avoid falling down and live up to the standard he sets for himself.
Overall, the lyrics are a powerful expression of the human struggle to do what is right in a world full of distractions and temptations. The song speaks to the universal experience of falling short and the hope that comes with turning to a higher power for guidance and assistance.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord you know I've tried so hard
God, you know that I've given my best effort
To do the things I should
To accomplish the tasks that I must
In everything I say and do
In all my actions and words
And all things that I could
And all that I am capable of
But the world keeps calling me
However, the world continues to tempt me
And time and time again it seems
And each and every time, with increasing frequency
Before I know what's hitting me
Before I'm aware of what's happening
I've let You down again
I've disappointed you once more
And I'm falling down
I'm descending into failure
You know I'm falling down
You're aware that I'm succumbing to my weaknesses
And I don't understand
And I'm at a loss to comprehend
Why I keep losing ground
Why I consistently fail
But every time I do
Though, whenever I stumble
If I look up to You then
If I place my trust in You instead
I'll stop falling down
I'll prevent myself from failing
Because of You
Thanks to your guidance
People say they understand
Others claim to empathize
They don't try to put me down
Yet their actions do not reinforce their words
Lord, You know it rips apart
Lord, You're aware that it tears me apart
The witness that I have
The testimony of my faith
How I wish that I could be
I long to be a better person
But You know that's impossible
But You know it's not feasible for me to do it alone
If I try without you
If I attempt it on my own
Contributed by Hailey J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Falling Down
Lord you know I've tried so hard
To do the things I should
In everything I say and do
And all things that I could
But the world keeps calling me
And time and time again it seems
Before I know what's hitting me
I've let You down again
And I'm falling down
You know I'm falling down
And I don't understand
Why I keep losing ground
But every time I do
If I look up to You then
I'll stop falling down
Yes I'll stop falling down
Because of You
People say they understand
They don't try to put me down
Lord, You know it rips apart
The witness that I have
How I wish that I could be
But You know that's impossible
If I try without you
For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do —this I keep on doing. Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it.
So I find this law at work: Although I want to do good, evil is right there with me.
For in my inner being I delight in God's law; but I see another law at work in me, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within me. What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death? Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord!
Romanos 7:18-25
@StylesLee
1987 I bought his record. The Year i Became Born Again!! Love his Album (Vinyl) for JESUS CHRIST this song touched my soul;
such love & Passion in the mix: an Era of JESUS CHRIST & Goodbye to the worlds music Hallelujah!!
@janmannion9968
When I started my walk with our wonderful Savior, David Meece played such an important role in it! Even went to his concert in N. Charleston, SC back in '81 or '82. I pray you're doing well, David!
@littlejohnpawloski9252
Same here me too. I listened to him constantly all those yrs ago.ni hope and pray that David Meece is DOING WELL.
@helenavaneden1684
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@StatManful
Love the classical introduction, and the reminder of God's forgiveness whenever we sin, and seek repentance.
@adelekrieger2543
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@dr.toscagrimm6374
it is really amazing how a song can fully transcend you back. Jars the memory so clearly back to years ago! Love it.
@HeidiSue60
my theme song thirty years ago...this takes me back, in a very good way :)
@gatkeri
I was part of a small Latvian singing ensemble in the late 80's and we translated this song into Latvian. It was so much fun to sing!
@dennisburton8684
I used to play this song at our church’s roller skating parties back in the early 80’s, to add a little humor and fun. This song always got a big reaction.😀