Rise Of The Fall
Faith No More Lyrics


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Rise and fall through it all
An Olympus of friends
Highs and lows and
broken bros and
losses we’ll win
(Game on, game on, game on, game on, game on, game on,
Game on, game on, game on, game on, game on, game on)
Buildings fall
But we’re standing tall
Where only chimneys remain
Beg the law
With a crying jaw
Like a jungle in flames
Game on, game on, game on, game on, game on, game on.
Gravity
It pulls the waves
And it creates
And we miss the flame
Every house in town
Burn it down
Burn it all down
Burn, burn, burn, burn, burn, burn, burn
Burn, burn, burn, burn, burn, burn, burn
Cull it
The moments grow weak
Cull it
With gloves at your throat
Cull it
It’s in your way
Burn it
The freedom, reheat
Burn it
Electrical thing
Burn it
Smell the white flame
Burn it
Smell the white flame
Burn it
Smell your filthy hands
Burn it all
What is life,gives us
Hope so high
Down to its campfire




From around the cars, to the junkyards
When will I see you again?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Faith No More's song "Rise of the Fall" depict the changing and often unpredictable nature of life, and how one must persevere through the highs and lows that come with it. The line "Rise and fall through it all" emphasizes the idea that life is a constant cycle of ups and downs. The "Olympus of friends" refers to the strong bonds between the members of the band and the support they provide each other, even during difficult times.


The second part of the song speaks to the resilience and strength that can come from experiencing loss and adversity. The chorus repeats the phrase "Game on," which suggests that no matter what challenges come their way, the band will keep pushing forward. The lines "Buildings fall/ But we’re standing tall" further emphasize this idea of resilience, implying that even when everything around them is falling apart, they will remain strong.


The song also touches on the destructive power of fire and the importance of letting go of the past in order to move forward. The lines "Every house in town/ Burn it down" and "Burn it all down" suggest a desire to let go of material possessions and other things that hold us back. The phrase "smell the white flame" could be interpreted as a metaphor for the cleansing power of fire and the sense of renewal that comes with letting go of what no longer serves us.


Overall, "Rise of the Fall" is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and our ability to withstand the challenges that come with life's unpredictable journey.


Line by Line Meaning

Rise and fall through it all
We go through highs and lows in life.


An Olympus of friends
We have a close group of friends who support us like the gods of Olympus.


Highs and lows and broken bros and losses we’ll win
Even though we will experience both good and bad times, we have each other and our losses will become lessons and victories.


(Game on, game on, game on, game on, game on, game on, Game on, game on, game on, game on, game on, game on)
We are ready to face the challenges of life and we are approaching it like a game.


Buildings fall
Things may fall apart.


But we’re standing tall
Despite the failures, we are still strong and standing up.


Where only chimneys remain
Even when everything else is gone, we still have each other.


Beg the law
We beg for justice.


With a crying jaw
We cry and plead for mercy.


Like a jungle in flames
Life can feel like a chaotic and dangerous place.


(Game on, game on, game on, game on, game on, game on.)
Despite the challenges, we are still ready to face life.


Gravity
The force that grounds us.


It pulls the waves
Gravity affects everything, including the movement of waves.


And it creates
Gravity also causes things to come together and form.


And we miss the flame
We miss the passion and intensity that comes with life.


Every house in town Burn it down Burn it all down Burn, burn, burn, burn, burn, burn, burn Burn, burn, burn, burn, burn, burn, burn
Sometimes we feel like burning everything down and starting over again.


Cull it The moments grow weak Cull it With gloves at your throat Cull it It’s in your way Burn it The freedom, reheat Burn it Electrical thing Burn it Smell the white flame Burn it Smell the white flame Burn it Smell your filthy hands Burn it all
We want to destroy everything that holds us back and start anew.


What is life, gives us Hope so high Down to its campfire From around the cars, to the junkyards When will I see you again?
Life is full of ups and downs, and even when we are at our lowest point, we still hold on to the hope that we will rise again. We long to see our loved ones again, no matter how far we are or how low we've been.




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