Debut EP “Piece by Piece” was released in 2012, followed by the band’s first UK tour in 2013. After two years together, 2015’s “From The Outside, Looking In” showcased a matured approach to songwriting to widespread appeal, with the launch show packing out London’s O2 Academy2. A debut festival appearance at Camden Rocks 2015 and a second UK tour shortly after saw Fallen To Flux expand their dedicated fan-base across Great Britain.
2016 will see the release of their debut album ‘Transitions’, an honest depiction of the talent and hard work of these bright, young musicians. A culmination of four years together, these songs see the band reaching new realms of creative expression, writing music that reflects their development as a unit and as individuals.
With a big year ahead of them, Fallen To Flux will be the band everyone’s tweeting about.
sane
Fallen to Flux Lyrics
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Your actions feel controlled
When loyalty's rewarded
What's the point in being bold
You're nothing but your word
Your own desires unheard
This self-inflicted obligation
This self-inflicted creation
(It calls your name)
This kind of life won't keep you sane
Can we fix this world?
So plagued by constant debt
A shell, a silhouette
Resigned to find excitement
From some digital connect
The apple of your eye
Your way to justify
A life without a purpose or a meaning
Scream I'm not gonna take this anymore
I'm not gonna take this anymore
These meaningless obligations
(They call your name)
This kind of life won't keep you sane
Can we fix this world?
Won't keep you sane
Can we fix this world?
So if this is your only try
Would you be unique
Or will these burdens make you feel small?
And if you had to say goodbye
To that familiar face
Do you believe they'd love you at all?
Love you at all
Well it's time to break these chains
Well it's time to break these chains
This kind of life won't keep you sane
Can we fix this world?
The lyrics to Fallen to Flux's song Sane delve into the themes of loyalty and the pressure to conform, particularly to societal obligations. The opening lines talk about the promise to uphold something and feeling controlled, perhaps signifying the expectations that have been placed on the individual's shoulders because of their promises. And, while loyalty is supposed to be rewarded, the lyrics question the point in being bold. The writer says that, in such a situation, one is nothing but their word, and their desires remain unheard. They feel obligated to live life in a certain way, conform to expectations, and become a part of the "herd."
The song talks about a kind of life that cannot keep one sane, where one may find excitement through digital and virtual connections because they cannot find it in the real world. The metaphor of "the apple of your eye" is used to describe something that justifies their way of life, something that gives them a reason for living. However, it's a life that lacks any purpose or real meaning in the end. The lyrics question if this is all that life can offer, if this is all that the future can hold. The song calls for a break from these chains that bind them down, the ones that leave them feeling confined, unable to break free from their self-inflicted obligations.
Overall, the song stresses that one must take their dreams seriously rather than allow the burden of obligations to hold them back, keep them from truly living life. The song carries a message of empowerment and encourages breaking free from the chains that bind them down.
Line by Line Meaning
A promise to uphold
You made a solemn vow to live up to certain standards.
Your actions feel controlled
You feel like you're not in control of your own life.
When loyalty's rewarded
Being faithful is seen as a positive thing.
What's the point in being bold
Does it really matter if you take risks or not?
You're nothing but your word
Your reputation is based solely on your promises.
Your own desires unheard
Your innermost wishes go unnoticed by those around you.
This self-inflicted obligation
The commitments you've made are entirely your own doing.
Moulds you with the herd
You've become like everyone else due to societal pressure.
This kind of life won't keep you sane
Living like this will drive you mad.
Can we fix this world?
Is there anything we can do to make things better?
So plagued by constant debt
Your financial situation is always dire.
A shell, a silhouette
You feel like a shadow of your former self.
Resigned to find excitement
You've given up on trying to find joy in life.
From some digital connect
Your only source of entertainment is the internet.
The apple of your eye
Your favorite thing in the whole world.
Your way to justify
A means of explaining your behavior to others.
A life without a purpose or a meaning
You feel like your existence is pointless.
Scream I'm not gonna take this anymore
You're fed up with the way things are and want to change.
These meaningless obligations
The promises you've made have no real significance.
(They call your name)
You can't ignore them even though they're pointless.
Won't keep you sane
This way of life isn't healthy for your mental wellbeing.
Can we fix this world?
Can we make things better for everyone?
So if this is your only try
If this is the only life you get.
Would you be unique
Or will you be just like everyone else?
Or will these burdens make you feel small?
Will your problems make you feel insignificant?
And if you had to say goodbye
If you were forced to part with someone you love.
To that familiar face
To a person you know well.
Do you believe they'd love you at all?
Do you think they'd still care about you?
Well it's time to break these chains
It's time to free yourself from your burdens.
Contributed by Camilla G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Raí Freire
Que foda vocês ♥
Manuel Spindler
daaaamn. this song sounds like it'd come straight outta the radio! congrats guys! björn you rock :-D
Laleska de Paula
Muito bom mesmo!!!!!
AlexandriA Oficial
muito foda
Black Rose
I love this song so much! Been listening to it on repeat all day ☺️💓
Alex W
Great tune once again guys! Looking forward to the album
Polina Jacoutot
awesome job guys, well done! looking forward to more stuff from you
un4giveronCoD
Great tune boys! well done 👍
PokePlay
Brazil!! Good job guys!
Spider-Man
Legends Never Die! 2018 FtF is alive! ✊