After a year off, the band began to discover the original vision and aspirations they had when first forming the group back in 2000. So with the help of fans/supporters and their donations, the band was able to raise a budget and independently record and release their 6th studio album.
Your Sparkling Death Cometh was released in 2011. Tracked at 'Fangs' producer Casey Crescenzo's studio down in California. The band headed up the operation - Produced by Jessy Ribordy, Mixed by Josh Shroy, and with help in Engineering by Casey Crescenzo and Jeremy Miller.
Falling Up produced a remix album based on 'Your Sparkling Death Cometh' in 2012 called Mnemos. It is available at http://fallingup.bandcamp.com, along with Your Sparkling Death Cometh.
Cascades
Falling Up Lyrics
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The sound of them move.
The wet of the ground.
You're starting to lose.
You took every breath.
You traced all my steps.
To start in the streets, and end what is left.
I know that this is going to leave you now.
I know that this is going to take you down.
I know that this is going to take you out.
I am everywhere, everywhere.
I am all you need to know.
The house that I know.
The flags, they will blow.
The races are where the current will go.
The threat's underway.
The summer lit fades.
Will start in the streets, and end in my veins.
Losing all control.
Losing all control this light you will find.
You're losing all control.
Losing all control, you will fall behind.
The lyrics to Falling Up's Cascades are abstract and open to interpretation, but they convey a sense of impending doom and loss of control. The first verse sets the scene with the image of flashlights and wet ground, creating a sense of urgency and tension. The second verse seems to address someone directly, perhaps a loved one, warning them that something bad is about to happen and that they are going to be affected by it. The repetition of "I know that this is going to" further emphasizes the inevitability of the situation.
The chorus introduces the singer as a presence that is "everywhere," implying a sense of omniscience. They claim to be "all you need to know," but it's unclear what exactly they are referring to. The third verse continues with more imagery, describing a house and flags blowing in the wind. The line "the races are where the current will go" is particularly cryptic and could mean a number of things, but it adds to the sense of impending disaster.
The final repetition of "losing all control" reinforces the theme of the song and suggests that the person the singer is addressing is indeed losing control and falling behind. The lyrics as a whole create a haunting and ominous atmosphere, leaving the listener to draw their own conclusions about what exactly is happening.
Line by Line Meaning
The flashlights came out.
The situation is becoming serious and people are starting to take extra measures to see what is happening.
The sound of them move.
The sound of the flashlights moving around creates an atmosphere of fear and anxiety.
The wet of the ground.
The ground is wet from rain, intensifying the sense of unease and discomfort brought on by the situation.
You're starting to lose.
You are beginning to feel overwhelmed and unable to keep everything under control.
You took every breath.
You have been holding your breath in anticipation of what is to come.
You traced all my steps.
You have been closely following and observing the singer's every move.
To start in the streets, and end what is left.
The situation started outside in the streets and has spread until it has consumed everything left to be destroyed.
I know that this is going to leave you now.
The artist is aware that the situation is going to cause you to leave or flee.
I know that this is going to take you down.
The artist is aware that the situation is going to take you down emotionally or physically.
I know that this is going to take you out.
The artist is aware that the situation is going to completely overwhelm you.
I am everywhere, everywhere.
The singer is omnipresent, as if they are a force to be reckoned with.
I am all you need to know.
The artist is giving a warning that they are the only thing that matters in this situation.
The house that I know.
The singer is familiar with the house and it may have some significance to the situation.
The flags, they will blow.
The blowing of the flags implies the presence of an altercation or conflict.
The races are where the current will go.
The singer is warning of an impending danger or event that will escalate quickly.
The threat's underway.
The danger or threat is already in motion and cannot be stopped or reversed.
The summer lit fades.
The brightness of summer fades and is replaced with something dark and ominous.
Will start in the streets, and end in my veins.
The situation will start with chaos and spread like a virus, infecting everything in its path.
Losing all control.
The situation has become unmanageable and beyond your control.
Losing all control this light you will find.
In the midst of losing control, you will find a glimmer of hope or illumination.
You're losing all control.
The situation is causing you to lose your grasp on things and spiral out of control.
Losing all control, you will fall behind.
As you continue to lose control, you will be left behind and unable to keep up with the situation.
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Ninja Rain Man
"I am everywhere, everywhere. I am all you need to know."
Can you imagine waking in the middle of the night to these beautiful words? I moved all the way on the other side of the country but I still couldn't escape God. Falling Up is a Christian band if you guys weren't aware.
fire82
Ugh this song is so great.
WasteXDX
Good ol falling up miss this type of stuff
A W
Just thought I'd add a comment, seeing as there are almost none. Thanks Falling Up for making great music!
idontwannakillu
Not sure why there are so few comments compared to the amount of views. oh well :P awesome song by Falling Up either way.
Fernando Figueroa
nice song
Megan Ann
Because every time a person views this they dont have to comment , that's why ? .