Fearless
Falling Up. Lyrics


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When you see your breath
In the frozen night
When your hope is on the guard
There's a running threat
There's a new design
When the poison fills your heart

Broken from the shattered hopes
And breathless from the stare
Standing in this lonely room
I can see you there

Lights from the waters
Have swept me away
So say your goodbye's now
This will say
Drink from the water
It swept me away
So say your goodbye's now
This will say

Let the tidal pull
And the neon lights
Let it spill across this place
Like a deepened hole
From your glossy eyes
There's a flame that marks the race

Can you hear? Whispering this time?




Dream the fear
Are you listening?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Fearless" by Falling Up explore the theme of fear and how it can paralyze and poison our hearts. The lyrics suggest that even in moments of darkness and uncertainty, we can overcome our fears and find hope. The song begins with a description of a frozen night, where one can see their breath, and where hope is on guard while potential danger looms. It then describes a broken heart and shattered hopes, which have left the singer breathless and alone, but able to see the presence of someone else in the room.


The chorus suggests that the singer has been swept away by the waters and that it's time to say goodbye. The water serves as a fitting metaphor for the fear and uncertainty that the singer has been feeling. It may symbolize the way in which our fears can overwhelm us and carry us away, robbing us of our peace. However, despite the difficult circumstances, the song suggests that there is a way through the fear, embodied in the line "Let the tidal pull, and the neon lights... There's a flame that marks the race." This line suggests that even amidst the fear, there are signs of hope and possibility, and that we can take courage in the face of our fear and find a way forward.


The final lines of the song reference Psalm 103:3, which states "He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases." This reference to scripture suggests that the singer has found comfort and healing in God's word, and points to the broader themes of faith and resilience that are present throughout the song. Ultimately, the song suggests that even in the midst of fear and uncertainty, we can find hope and courage by trusting in something greater than ourselves.


Line by Line Meaning

When you see your breath
When you can see your breath in the cold winter night.


In the frozen night.
When the air is so cold, it freezes your breath.


When your hope is on the guard
When you feel like your hope is in danger, and you need to guard it.


There's a running threat.
There is a danger that is quickly approaching.


There's a new design
There is a new situation or circumstance that requires a different approach.


When the poison fills your heart.
When you feel heartbroken or overwhelmed by a negative emotions.


Broken from the shattered hopes
Feeling defeated and let down due to unfulfilled expectations.


And breathless from the stare.
Feeling intimidated or stressed due to an intense gaze or attention.


Standing in this lonely room
Feeling isolated and alone in a physical space.


I can see you there.
Despite the loneliness, the person still has a presence in their mind and memories.


Lights from the waters
Lights reflecting on the water (such as from boats or streetlights).


Have swept me away
Feeling overcome by strong emotions or sensations.


So say your goodbyes now
Preparing for departure or the end of a situation.


This will say.
This will be the last time.


Drink from the water.
Imagery of drinking the water, as if taking in a powerful force.


It swept me away.
Being overcome by strong emotions or sensations.


Let the tidal pull
Allowing yourself to be pulled along by the force of the tide.


And the neon lights.
The artificial and bright lights of a city or urban environment.


Let it spill across this place.
Allowing the bright lights and energy to fill up the surroundings.


Like a deepened hole
Emphasizing a dark, empty and negative space.


From your glossy eyes.
Referring to someone's tearful eyes.


There's a flame that marks the race.
A symbol of passion or drive that propel you forward


Can you hear?
Asking if someone is able to perceive an important message


Whispering this time?
The message conveyed is something subtle that may not have been said aloud.


Dream the fear.
Confronting your fears and lessening their impact through visualization or imagination.


Are you listening?
Are you paying attention to the silent and underlying messages?




Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Michael Elvis Baskette, Jessy Calvin Ribordy, Tom Cox, Jeremy Miller, Josh Shroy, Joe Kisselburgh

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wAnnAb3t

Call it what you wanna Call it just a game Call it insane All of these voices... Amazing...

coppingenh

I personally love this song, the beginning of the song is my alarm for waking up, soooo peaceful!

Cat Shark

2021 and still a great song

just ahorse

2022. 05.08. Still remember this song.

Spitz

2023. Will always hold a special in my heart.

timberwolf90

I LOVE this song! The piano is pretty and with Trevor from TFK at the end, it just makes this song perfect!

Oneaudience

I was like I know that's him, so distinct but still wanted confirmation haha

Mitch Henderson

one of the best pianists of our time, piano makes a song great, as long as its played well and in tune, I saw these guys live wayyyy back with hawk nelson,run kid run, project 86 and they were unreal

Ryan Moyer

I love this song! I haven't heard it in forever!!! Falling Up is a quality group!

Julie

I'm in tears because it has been 10 years since I've known about falling up and this song will always remain in my heart. Along with their song Contact ❤️ But I remember buying Fearless on my Razor (flip phone, lol.)

I’m still here 2021

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