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.
Jackson Five
Falling Up Lyrics
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Live in effect, respect due
You knew we drew lines to make it through
Completely submerged on the verge I'm thinkin'
Bringin'
Second level on the devil minded ego
And going strong it's the God anointed cinco
Even though up here and appear to please
Stay on my knees with the greatest of these, love
Made of pure intention, let me mention it's like
If it wasn't for Christ then I'd drop this mic
And walk away stray minded and annoyed
Pray every night that it fulfill my void
So what you want to do?
Watch this escalate to more than you hoped for
Can you feel the same?
We know the words you say
They reinvent the lies, but we're the same in time
This time He will wash away the tears you cry.
One mic, one night, once chance to get it right
Open up the show, stepping into the spotlight
Well who am I now? Watch me control the crowd
People wondering how, they see the freestyle
We'll set up the set, we'll show the show
We're out to bow, it's time go
Fill up the tank and let's hit the road
Working uphill until we explode
So give me the mic and let me rock
I will rock it
The spirit inside like Mr. T-N-T
There ain't no stoppin' it
So let's take it to the world that's full of stars
And introduce them to the One who made them
Who they are
Cause I represent the heaven sent oh so lovely
Only when G-O-D be the one inside of me
Rockin' it, not in the flesh
Come listen to the sound coming out of the
Northwest now
Our hearts in places mending
You know this moves through your endings
We hold strong through suffering eyes
You'll see the fear within us die
We belong here side by side
I'll be the one to life You high
They cast me out
I can't go on without feeling in doubt
We need the peace that only You can give us
J-5 what you want?
Collaborate for real
We lockin' down from the compond on
Capitol hill
Fittin' the bill
Tell me what you'd do if I said: I still believe
Christ is God
And rose from the dead, fillin' your head
Dance with the songs I found
With this sound, put it down West coast
Underground
So really, where would we be if not free?
I know we rise agains through Romans 3:23
Falling up to race in places you all fall
And all I did would be the same like Paul Wright
Back to You into peace and hope and You are
Standing there
Amrs wide open
The lyrics of Falling Up's song "Jackson Five" discuss the band's commitment to their faith as Christians and their desire to share their message through music. The Jackson 5 reference alludes to the band's ability to come at their audience with a similar level of energy and excitement as the famous Motown group. The first few lines establish that the band is live and in effect, and that there is respect due. They then reference their determination to draw lines and make it through, possibly referring to their firm beliefs and the obstacles they may face as a result.
The lyrics then delve deeper into the band's faith, with lines like "if it wasn't for Christ then I'd drop this mic" and "we represent the heaven sent oh so lovely, only when G-O-D be the one inside of me." The band acknowledges that they may face castigation for their faith, but they cannot go on without it. They want to collaborate with others who share their message, and they hold strong through suffering eyes to spread their belief. The song ends with a hopeful tone, referencing the ability to rise up again through Romans 3:23 and standing with arms wide open in faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Coming at you like the Jackson 5
We're coming at you with our music and energy, just like how the Jackson 5 did
Live in effect, respect due
Our live performance is happening right here and now, and we demand respect for it
You knew we drew lines to make it through
In order to overcome our struggles and make it in the music industry, we had to set boundaries and standards for ourselves
Completely submerged on the verge I'm thinkin'
I'm fully focused and immersed in my thoughts and mindset
I want to urge and encourageand you know we
Bringin'
We want to motivate and inspire others with our music, and we're bringing that energy to this performance
Second level on the devil minded ego
Our egos can sometimes be influenced by negative thoughts and temptations
And going strong it's the God anointed cinco
We're moving forward with strength and confidence, as if we're anointed by God himself
Even though up here and appear to please
While we may appear to be successful and pleasing our audience, we still have our own struggles and challenges
Stay on my knees with the greatest of these, love
Made of pure intention, let me mention it's like
We stay humble and connected to God's love, and our music is made with pure intentions
If it wasn't for Christ then I'd drop this mic
And walk away stray minded and annoyed
Pray every night that it fulfill my void
Our faith in Christ keeps us grounded and motivated, and without it, we wouldn't have the desire to continue making music
So what you want to do?
What's your next move?
Watch this escalate to more than you hoped for
Be ready for what's to come, as it may exceed your expectations
Can you feel the same?
We know the words you say
They reinvent the lies, but we're the same in time
This time He will wash away the tears you cry.
We understand that people may not always mean what they say, but ultimately we all struggle and we believe that God will bring healing and restoration
One mic, one night, once chance to get it right
We have a singular opportunity to perform our best tonight
Open up the show, stepping into the spotlight
We're opening the show and ready to perform in the center of attention
Well who am I now? Watch me control the crowd
People wondering how, they see the freestyle
As we perform, we gain confidence and control in our music, even improvising and impressing the audience
We'll set up the set, we'll show the show
We're out to bow, it's time go
Fill up the tank and let's hit the road
Working uphill until we explode
We'll set up our equipment and perform our show, then move on to the next performance while working hard and pushing ourselves
So give me the mic and let me rock
I will rock it
The spirit inside like Mr. T-N-T
There ain't no stoppin' it
Our performance will be explosive and unstoppable, fueled by the energy of the music
So let's take it to the world that's full of stars
And introduce them to the One who made them
Who they are
We want to bring our music and message to a wide audience, and introduce them to God who created them
Cause I represent the heaven sent oh so lovely
Only when G-O-D be the one inside of me
Rockin' it, not in the flesh
Come listen to the sound coming out of the
Northwest now
Our music represents the love and beauty of heaven, but only when God is at the center. We perform not in our own strength, but with our spiritual gift
Our hearts in places mending
You know this moves through your endings
We hold strong through suffering eyes
You'll see the fear within us die
We belong here side by side
I'll be the one to life You high
Our hearts are healing and this message can affect people's own personal struggles. Through our music, we are able to hold strong even in difficult times and defy fear, in unity with others. We hope that our performances can lift people to new heights.
They cast me out
I can't go on without feeling in doubt
We need the peace that only You can give us
We've faced rejection and doubt as we try to make it in the music industry, and we need the peace that comes from God
J-5 what you want?
Collaborate for real
We lockin' down from the compond on
Capitol hill
Fittin' the bill
Tell me what you'd do if I said: I still believe
Christ is God
And rose from the dead, fillin' your head
We're reaching out to the Jackson 5, suggesting a collaboration and working hard to make it a reality. We believe in the resurrection of Christ and it fills our minds and hearts.
Dance with the songs I found
With this sound, put it down West coast
Underground
So really, where would we be if not free?
I know we rise agains through Romans 3:23
We want our music to inspire people to dance and enjoy life with the sound of West Coast underground music. We realize that true freedom comes from God, and we use scripture as a source of encouragement to rise against the struggles and sin in life.
Falling up to race in places you all fall
And all I did would be the same like Paul Wright
Back to You into peace and hope and You are
Standing there
Arms wide open
We're rising above the struggles and difficulties of life, just like Paul Wright. We want to bring our fans back to God's peace and hope, with open arms waiting for them.
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