Fallen Angel
Dropline Lyrics
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Lives upon seasonal pain
Tell me everything you know I've said
It's a lie I can't control
I can't go on
I can't because I
Miss you, fallen angel
Oh, know when I'm wrong
Well I think the world got your message
It's clear as the look crossed your face
Is that your star out on the pavement
You're lost; even stars they have to fade
Tell me everything you know I've said
It's a lie I can't control
I can't go on
I can't because I
Miss you, fallen angel
I miss you and the fascination
Oh, know when I'm wrong
Know when I'm wrong
See it on the shelf
Sure could be confusion
Actin' like a winner
Always a delusion
Patience in yourself
Patience in the afternoon
Uh, uh, uh, uh
Uh, ma, ma, ma, ma, ma, ma, yeah
Well tell me everything you know
Tell me everything you know
Tell me everything
Tell me everything
Tell me everything
Because I
Miss you, fallen angel
I miss you and the fascination
Oh, know when I'm wrong
Know when I'm wrong (2x)
Know when I'm...
And I'm...I...I...I...I...
The opening lines of "Beautiful curls in a coma/Live upon seasonal pain" may suggest a person who is physically or emotionally paralyzed. The following lines "Tell me everything you know I've said/It's a lie I can't control/I can't go on/I can't because I miss you, fallen angel" convey a sense of guilt, regret, and longing. The singer seems to be haunted by memories of a person who was important to him/her and sees this individual as a "fallen angel" - someone who was once good or pure but is now corrupted or lost. The chorus "I miss you, fallen angel/I miss you and the fascination/Oh, know when I'm wrong" reinforces this idea.
The lyrics "Well, I think the world got your message/It's clear as the look crossed your face/Is that your star out on the pavement?/You're lost; even stars they have to fade" could have different interpretations. It could refer to the idea that one's actions and words have consequences and that the person being addressed may have suffered a setback or downfall that was broadcasted to the world. The line "even stars they have to fade" could imply that even the most successful or talented individuals suffer setbacks or limitations. The chorus is repeated to emphasize the message.
Line by Line Meaning
Beautiful curls in a coma
Referring to a person who is physically beautiful but emotionally and mentally withdrawn, likely due to experiences of hardship and struggle.
Lives upon seasonal pain
The person exists in a state of perpetual pain and suffering that mirrors the changing seasons - it is cyclical and unending.
Tell me everything you know I've said
A request for honesty and openness, acknowledging that the singer may not be fully in control of their words and actions.
It's a lie I can't control
The artist recognizes that they are not truthful or honest, but feels unable to change their behavior or actions.
I can't go on
The pain and sadness the artist is experiencing make it difficult to keep living their life and carrying on as normal.
I can't because I
The singer is struggling to continue living their life, and is essentially paralyzed by their emotions and thoughts.
Miss you, fallen angel
The singer is addressing someone they deeply cared for who is no longer present in their life. The person may have been broken, helpless or ill in some way.
I miss you and the fascination
The artist is acknowledging that they were drawn to the fallen angel's mysterious and complex nature, even if it was often difficult or painful.
Oh, know when I'm wrong
The artist is capable of recognizing when they make mistakes and the harmful effects of their actions and choices.
Well I think the world got your message
The artist believes that the person they are addressing was able to communicate something important to the world, likely through their struggles and pain.
It's clear as the look crossed your face
There were clear and visible signs that the person was struggling and going through something difficult.
Is that your star out on the pavement
The person is equated to a star which has fallen from the sky and smashed onto the pavement - this can be interpreted as a metaphor for having reached a low point in life.
You're lost; even stars they have to fade
The person is unable to maintain their shine or brilliance, and has lost their way. This phrase can also be a commentary on how all things inevitably come to an end.
See it on the shelf
There is an evocative image of an object or item that represents something the singer has lost or wishes to forget.
Sure could be confusion
The singer is uncertain and confused about what has happened or what to do next.
Actin' like a winner
Putting on a show or persona of someone who is successful or has everything under control.
Always a delusion
This is a commentary on how the facade of success and control is often illusory or deceptive.
Patience in yourself
An acknowledgement that the road to self-improvement and healing can be long and difficult, and requires patience and self-compassion.
Patience in the afternoon
This line builds on the idea of patience, perhaps hinting that the singer is waiting for something to change or waiting for the right moment to take action.
And I'm...I...I...I...I...
The final line is open to interpretation, but it can be seen as a repetition of the earlier lines where the artist was struggling to articulate their thoughts and feelings due to the intensity of their emotions.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JONATHAN JAMES ENGLISH
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