Falling to Pieces
Faith No More (The Real Thing 1989) Lyrics
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Resolution slips away again
Right through my fingers, back into my heart
Where it's out of reach and it's in the dark
Sometimes I think I'm blind
Or I may be just paralyzed
Because the plot thickens every day
But I know, there's a picture beneath
Indecision clouds my vision
No one listens
Because I'm somewhere in between
My love and my agony
You see, I'm somewhere in between
My life is falling to pieces
Somebody put me together
Layin' face down on the ground
My fingers in my ears to block the sound
My eyes shut tight to avoid the sight
Anticipating the end, losing the will to fight
Droplets of yes and no
In an ocean of maybe
From the bottom, it looks like a steep incline
From the top, another downhill slope of mine
But I know, the equilibrium's there
Indecision clouds my vision
No one listens
Because I'm somewhere in between
My love and my agony
You see, I'm somewhere in between
My life is falling to pieces
Somebody put me together
Back and forth, I sway with the wind
Resolution slips away again
Right through my fingers, back into my heart
Where it's out of reach and it's in the dark
Sometimes I think I'm blind
Or I may be just paralyzed
Because the plot thickens every day
And the pieces of my puzzle keep crumblin' away
But I know, there's a picture beneath
Indecision clouds my vision
No one listens
Because I'm somewhere in between
My love and my agony
You see, I'm somewhere in between
My life is falling to pieces
Somebody put me together
Between, My love and my agony
You see, I'm somewhere in between
My life is falling to pieces
Somebody put me together (between)
Somebody put me together
Somebody put me together (between) oh oh my life is falling to pieces
In the song "Falling to Pieces," Faith No More describes the feeling of being caught in the middle, pulled back and forth by conflicting emotions and forces. The lyrics convey a sense of uncertainty, as the singer struggles to find stability and make sense of the chaos around them. The opening lines, "Back and forth, I sway with the wind / Resolution slips away again," set the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer's attempts to find resolution and clarity continue to elude them.
The chorus, with its refrain of "I'm somewhere in between / My love and my agony," captures the emotional tension at the heart of the song. The singer is torn between conflicting feelings of love and pain, desire and fear. They are lost in a sea of "maybe," unable to move forward or make a decision.
Throughout the song, there is a sense that the singer is reaching out for help, for someone to "put me together." Whether this is a cry for emotional support or a plea for guidance in navigating life's challenges is unclear, but the urgency of the plea is unmistakable.
Line by Line Meaning
Back and forth, I sway with the wind
I am indecisive and uncertain, unable to commit as I sway back and forth with little sense of direction.
Resolution slips away again
My determination is fleeting and easily lost, leaving me feeling helpless.
Right through my fingers, back into my heart
What I desire seems to slip away from me, leaving me empty and unfulfilled.
Where it's out of reach and it's in the dark
What I desire is beyond my grasp and out of sight, making it difficult to obtain.
Sometimes I think I'm blind
At times, I feel as though I am unable to see what is in front of me or comprehend what is happening.
Or I may be just paralyzed
I might be immobilized by my fears or self-doubts, unable to take action or move forward.
Because the plot thickens every day
The situation I find myself in becomes more complex and complicated with each passing day.
And the pieces of my puzzle keep crumblin' away
The things that I am trying to keep together or solve keep falling apart, making it difficult to find a solution.
But I know, there's a picture beneath
Despite the confusion surrounding me, I am confident that there is a bigger picture or purpose that I just haven't discovered yet.
Indecision clouds my vision
My inability to make a decision or take action is causing me to lose sight of what I truly want or need.
No one listens
Despite my struggles, it seems no one is willing to listen or offer help.
Because I'm somewhere in between
I am caught in the middle of something and unable to choose a side or make a definite decision.
My love and my agony
I am torn between my desires and my fears, my pleasure and my pain.
You see, I'm somewhere in between
I hope that others can see and understand the confusion and turmoil that I am experiencing.
My life is falling to pieces
My life feels like it is falling apart and I don't know how to put the pieces back together.
Somebody put me together
I need someone to help me, to guide me, and to make sense of what is happening in my life.
Layin' face down on the ground
I feel defeated and overwhelmed, unable to stand up or move forward.
My fingers in my ears to block the sound
I am avoiding the reality of what is happening, choosing to ignore it and block it out.
My eyes shut tight to avoid the sight
I am unwilling to face the truth of what is happening, choosing to remain in denial and avoid reality.
Anticipating the end, losing the will to fight
I fear that everything is coming to an end and I am losing the motivation to keep going and fighting for my goals.
Droplets of yes and no
I am conflicted and torn between two opposing opinions or choices, causing me to waver back and forth.
In an ocean of maybe
There are many possibilities or options available to me, causing me to feel uncertain and confused.
From the bottom, it looks like a steep incline
When I look up at the challenges and obstacles in front of me, they seem insurmountable and difficult.
From the top, another downhill slope of mine
When I am above my problems and able to see them clearer, I realize that there are even more challenges awaiting me.
Between, My love and my agony
I am stuck between what I desire and what is causing me pain or distress.
Somebody put me together (between) oh oh my life is falling to pieces
I need someone to help me make sense of what is happening in my life and to guide me through the challenges I am facing.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bill Gould, James Blanco Martin, Michael Allen Patton, Michael Andrew Bordin, Roddy Christopher Bottum
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RHCP started as a fusion between funk and rap, nothing new, other bands did it before, they simply gave it their style and then in the 90's they noticed that the FNM formula worked and that many bands began to be influenced by them. What I mean is that FNM was more influential in the growth of music in the 90's. Especially in the second half.
What I say is a verifiable reality and also my comment is very clear about what genre was born based on what FNM did.
Hard and glam rock barely touched the 90's, and we all know what happened to Guns And Roses, on the other hand bands like Pantera, Metallica, Megadeth, etc... became old-fashioned for many young people before starting the second half of the 90's. Not to mention how the grounge crashed as well before the second half of the 90's. The most direct influence on the way bands that emerged in the second half of the 90's played instruments and even sang was FNM.
I give an example: The greatest influence of the members of Korn (said by them) has been FMN. Jonathan Davis and various singers have taken up the nasal way of singing that Mike Patton used on The Real Thing and Angel Dust albums.
FNM was the bridge between rap metal and nu metal and without that musical style, metal would have had a very difficult time in the 90's and early 2000's. Everything generated later is a direct consequence of what FNM started.
Another thing, the cool style of 90's rock and metal we owe to the master Rick Rubin who indirectly worked with FNM on The Real Thing thanks to his friendship with FNM guitarist Jim Martin. Years later he produced albums with RHCP...
@karenchrystiellen5822
Lyrics:
Back and forth, I sway with the wind
Resolution slips away again
Right through my fingers, back into my heart
Where it's out of reach and it's in the dark
Sometimes I think I'm blind
Or I may be just paralyzed
Because the plot thickens every day
And the pieces of my puzzle keep crumblin' away
But I know, there's a picture beneath
Indecision clouds my vision
No one listens....
Because I'm somewhere in between
My love and my agony
You see, I'm somewhere in between
My life is falling to pieces
Somebody put me together
Layin' face down on the ground
My fingers in my ears to block the sound
My eyes shut tight to avoid the sign
Anticipating the end, losing the will to fight
Droplets of "yes" and "no"
In an ocean of "maybe"
From the bottom, it looks like a steep incline
From the top, another downhill slope of mine
But I know, the equilibrium's there
Indecision clouds my vision
No one listens
Because I'm somewhere in between
My love and my agony
You see, I'm somewhere in between
My life is falling to pieces
Somebody put me together
@leonelgarciagonzalez
Faith No More – Falling To Pieces
Back and forth, I sway with the wind
Resolution slips away again
right through my fingers, back into my heart
Where it's out of reach and it's in the dark
Sometimes I think I'm blind
Or I may just be paralyzed
Because the plot thickens every day
And the pieces of my puzzle keep crumblin' away
But I know, there's a picture beneath
Indecision clouds my vision
No one listens
Because I'm somewhere in between
My love and my agony
You see, I'm somewhere in between
My life is falling to pieces
Somebody put me together
Layin' face down on the ground
My fingers in my ears to block the sounds
My eyes shut tight to avoid the sight
Anticipating the end, losing the will to fight
Droplets of "yes' and "no"
In an ocean of "maybe"
From the bottom, it looks like a steep incline
From the top, another downhill slope of mine
But I know, the equilibrium's there
Indicision clouds my vision
No one listens
Because I'm somewhere in between
My love and my agony
You see, I'm somewhere in between
My life is falling to pieces
Somebody put me together
@scalderon97
That bass line can cure cancer.
@AnimalsMatterMorally
ahahahahaaaaaaa, probably !!
@cursedgeorge939
It’s Billy Gould; can we expect anything less?
@cyclopsstaxx2849
Stéfano Calderón Fkn A bro!!!
@crewdnewb6882
brother funk pop punk rock can always cure anything!
@creightonleerose582
Lifted from Dr. Royal Rife, with his express permission to do so to the Rockesmeller/Illuminaki cancer industry...;)
@cyclopsstaxx2849
Two of my granddaughters walked in while I was rockin this and said “Pa, you listen to some crazy stuff”😂🤣 ✌️
@cyclopsstaxx2849
Adam Brunton I’m turning them on to the good stuff🤣✌️
@cyclopsstaxx2849
B P I’ve been there for a while bro. The “new” stuff is garbage!! I have four daughters and they are all into the classic rock scene, so I must be doing something right 👊✌️
@ChanceUriahMiller
If they thought this was crazy, they should've heard Frank Zappa. That'd be a trip for them 🤣