Rise & Fall
Dream On Lyrics
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It’s better than some
Thats beer than nothing
You fell in love with the boulevard
You gotta live with yourself
Yourself and this ugly feeling
When you’re waiting for something to come but it never came
Strong enough to see it through
Aw man you better do something
Oh
But it’s always something
You’ve stolen all our lines
You only know hot and cold
You gotta live with yourself
Yourself and this ugly feeling
When you’re waiting for something to come but it never came
We rise and fall
Strong enough to see it through
Aw man you better do something
Oh
But it’s always something
The lyrics to Dream On's "Rise & Fall" speak of the struggles of love and the eventual disappointment that often accompanies it. The singer admits to having a "cheap heart with a love for sale," indicating a sense of emotional detachment and a willingness to give into lust and shallow relationships. Despite acknowledging that this type of love is better than nothing, it ultimately leaves the singer feeling empty and unsatisfied.
The lines "you fell in love with the boulevard" suggest that the object of affection is attracted to the superficial world of fame and fortune, rather than genuine human connection. The lyrics express a sense of desperation, as the singer waits for something to come but it never does. The repeated refrain of "we rise and fall" speaks to the cyclical nature of relationships and the need to be strong enough to weather the ups and downs.
Overall, the lyrics of "Rise & Fall" are a commentary on the emptiness of superficial relationships and the need for genuine human connection and emotional depth.
Line by Line Meaning
Got a cheap heart with a love for sale
I have a heart that I am willing to give away easily for the right price
It’s better than some
My heart may not be the best, but it's still something
Thats beer than nothing
Having something is better than having nothing at all
You fell in love with the boulevard
You have found comfort in the streets and lifestyle of the city
You gotta live with yourself
You are the only one who can truly deal with your own problems and emotions
Yourself and this ugly feeling
You have to face your own negative emotions and feelings
When you’re waiting for something to come but it never came
You had high hopes for something that never came to fruition
We rise and fall
We experience both good and bad times in our lives
Strong enough to see it through
We have the strength to endure difficult times
Aw man you better do something
You need to take action to change your situation
But it’s always something
There will always be some kind of obstacle or challenge to face
You’ve stolen all our lines
You have taken everything we have to offer and have left us with nothing
You only know hot and cold
You only understand things in terms of extremes
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