Most known for the singles 'No Allies' and 'Bovine 'Calm' which were released in 2002. Fallen To's debut single "No Allies" was incredibly popular upon release, gaining the number 1 spot of MTV2 UK's Top 15 daily chart for over a week. These singles were followed by album The Mark which received positive reviews and sold over 15,000 copies.
In 2003 Fallen To followed their debut album with a two-disc EP called "Which Side of the Line?" Which Side Of The Line? contained new material, remixes and acoustic versions of tracks from their debut album. The first disc, showcased Fallen To's heavier side, and the second disc exhibited Fallen To's more atmospheric and ambient sound. The EP was a successful follow up to The Mark, garnering good reviews from most reviewers. Videos for "Smoke & Mirrors" and "Lost No. 7" were released and were both available as extras on each disc.
Members include:
Christian Norris (guitar) Iain Moir (bass) James Norris (vocals) Jez Marshall (drums) Chinn (guitar)
The group split sometime around 2004; mainly because Christian and James felt restricted in Fallen To being a metal band.
Smoke and Mirrors
Fallen To Lyrics
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To stand out in between
No one to rest on
No one to lean on
Tell them to be
Patient with what you
Have accomplished
This thing it crushes me
I try but I can't speak
I need to
No-one can stand back
Down (no more)
What do we need
For us to fight again?
Listen to your soul
What is it you hear
Scarred from the inside
From when you last cried
Think what you did
This is what happens
When it's over
I choke, I cannot breathe
This thing it crushes me
I try but I can't speak
I need to
No-one can stand back
Down (no more)
What do we need
For us to fight?
Dig this needle in
We will never be
Rid of all we have
No-one can stand back
Down (no more)
What do we need
For us to fight?
The song "Smoke and Mirrors" by Fallen To speaks about the struggles that an individual goes through while standing out and trying to achieve success. The lyrics imply that the person has achieved their goals but has no one to rely on or have support from. The idea of being overwhelmed by the success they have attained is expressed through the line "I choke, I cannot breathe, this thing it crushes me." The artist wants to convey that it is important to take a moment and reflect on the accomplishments and the internal struggles that come with it. The line "Listen to your soul, what is it you hear" indicates that deep introspection and self-reflection are crucial in achieving peace and balance.
The second verse talks about perseverance and overcoming adversity, with the line "Think what you did, this is what happens when it's over." The lyrics suggest that the sacrifices made in the past will eventually lead to success, and it is important to keep pushing forward even when things get tough. The bridge "Dig this needle in, we will never be rid of all we have" signifies the pain and struggle that is often necessary to achieve what one wants, but also implies that the success achieved is worthwhile despite the pain.
Line by Line Meaning
And now I take my time
I'm going slow and steady
To stand out in between
To distinguish myself from others
No one to rest on
Nobody to depend on
No one to lean on
No support system
Tell them to be
Encourage others
Patient with what you
Show patience with what you have accomplished
I choke, I cannot breathe
I'm suffocating under pressure
This thing it crushes me
This problem is overwhelming me
I try but I can't speak
I'm unable to express myself
I need to
I must speak up
No one can stand back
No one can stay idle
Down (no more)
Don't give up anymore
What do we need
What is required
For us to fight again?
To regain our strength and courage to fight again
Listen to your soul
Listen to your inner voice
What is it you hear
What does your soul tell you?
Scarred from the inside
Emotionally traumatized
From when you last cried
Since you last shed tears
Think what you did
Reflect on your actions
This is what happens
This is the consequence
When it's over
When it's all said and done
Dig this needle in
Face the harsh reality
We will never be
We'll never
Rid of all we have
Get rid of everything we own
Contributed by Evan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
The Sonic Art Music
Hey everyone.
Christian here, unfortunately we had some devastating news a couple of weeks ago that James passed away. Everyone from FT and his family + friends are completely gutted.
James was the most genuine and passionate person on the planet. He was loved by everyone who met him.
The world is a little less bright without him.
In honour we remastered the Which Side of the Line EP and redistributed it on all stream services. We also added the demo ‘Ail’ (recorded in 2003) which we played on the Mudvayne tour a lot and had some beautiful moments from James.
Wish everyone love,
Christian and FT
James Norris
Wow, thanks guys for the really nice comments. Really humbling to know that people still like our songs from ages ago!! really appreciate it. You have made me smile from ear to ear :D
Stephanie A
RIP, James xxx
KageyVision
I was going to come back and say the music is available on Apple Music! But, I see James has passed away recently, so RIP James and thanks for the music 🖤🕊️
Jason Papworth
Just found an old metal t-shirt with you guys on. Love rediscovering your awesome music 🤘
Connor Edmunds
R.I.P James
Matt D Harrison
RIP, James. Such sad news.
marktobias
My band were lucky enough to support Fallen To at The Park in Peterborough in the early 00s. This was easily my favourite song out of any band we ever played with.
Layla Pikachu
I was there that gig, we were luckily enough to go for few beers with them before hand, cracking lads
Rob M
RIP James 🙏 so sad, such a talented guy. Gone waaaaay too soon 😢
Dani
I absolutely love this song. This band were amazing. Wish their career had taken off