Fall
Forest ForThe Trees Lyrics
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fighting the current rushing by me
clinging to fishes looking for guides
I ponder the questions
that wrack me inside
that asking all questions
might push you away
and questioning answers
Packaging packages pack it away
Without believing, cauldron seething
tumult crushes the rock of reason
the more I have, the less I want
the broken wings that are the hunt
weakest hour cry for meaning
seize the power that sinking feeling
best intention, complexity
beyond dimension, roll the rock
that seals the cave and hide inside
from doubt and rave about the water
fallen, swollen
rivers leap - the bounds
Let's fall into the light
Wishing wishful wishes we
fearing blindness cannot see
feel the path that beckons me
he knew but couldn't see
he was but wasn't me
he looked inside the earth
he saw into the night
he talked between the words
he fell into the light
tired thinking drinking drown
The song "Fall" by Forest for the Trees talks about the internal struggle of the singer as they try to navigate the uncertainties of life. The opening lines describe the singer falling into the water at their feet and fighting the current, hoping to find some guidance from the fishes around them. They contemplate the questions that plague them inside, realizing that asking too many questions might push others away and lead them to question the very answers that they cling to.
The song has a sense of confusion and disorientation as the singer struggles to make sense of their thoughts and emotions. They feel like they are drowning in their own thoughts, unable to find solid ground or a clear way forward. The lines "Without believing, cauldron seething / tumult crushes the rock of reason" illustrate this turmoil, as the singer feels like their rational mind is being overwhelmed by their emotions.
Despite this inner turmoil, there is a sense of hope in the closing lines. The singer urges themselves and others to "fall into the light," to embrace the unknown and find a way forward through the darkness. The singer acknowledges that they are not alone in their struggles, and that everyone has their own journey to take towards understanding and enlightenment.
Line by Line Meaning
I fall in the water that swells at my feet
I am overwhelmed by the problems that arise in my life.
Fighting the current rushing by me
I find it difficult to handle the fast pace of life.
Clinging to fishes looking for guides
I am searching for people or things that can guide me through my struggles.
I ponder the questions that wrack me inside
I am constantly questioning my own thoughts and emotions.
That asking all questions might push you away
I fear that questioning everything may distance me from the people around me.
And questioning answers that wither and fray
I am not content with vague or incomplete answers to my questions.
Packaging packages pack it away
We often try to ignore or suppress our problems by hiding them away.
Without believing, cauldron seething
I am filled with doubt and turmoil.
Tumult crushes the rock of reason
My rationality is overwhelmed by my chaotic emotions.
The more I have, the less I want
I can never truly be satisfied with material possessions or wealth.
The broken wings that are the hunt
I am constantly searching for something that seems unattainable.
Weakest hour cry for meaning
My moments of vulnerability and despair leave me questioning the purpose of my life.
Seize the power that sinking feeling
I must try to take control of my emotions, even when I feel overwhelmed.
Best intention, complexity
Even when we have good intentions, things can still get very complicated.
Beyond dimension, roll the rock
Some problems cannot be easily solved or understood – they are beyond our comprehension.
That seals the cave and hide inside
We may try to hide from our problems, but eventually they will catch up to us.
From doubt and rave about the water
Our doubts and fears can consume us, much like being swept away by a strong current.
Fallen, swollen rivers leap - the bounds
Our problems may seem insurmountable, but we must push past our fears and limitations to overcome them.
Let's fall into the light
We should strive to find hope and positivity, even in our darkest moments.
Wishing wishful wishes we
We often hope for things that are unlikely or impossible to achieve.
Fearing blindness cannot see
Our fears can blind us to the possibilities and opportunities around us.
Feel the path that beckons me
We should follow our intuition and listen to the callings of our heart.
He knew but couldn't see
Even when we have knowledge or insight, it can be difficult to apply it to our own lives.
He was but wasn't me
We often feel disconnected from ourselves and struggle to fully understand our own identity.
He looked inside the earth
We must look within ourselves to find answers and understanding.
He saw into the night
We must confront our fears and darkness in order to find the light.
He talked between the words
We must learn to listen not only to what is being said, but also to what is left unsaid.
He fell into the light
We should let go of our fears and insecurities and embrace hope and positivity.
Tired thinking drinking drown
Excessive thinking and self-medication can lead to emotional exhaustion and drowning in our problems.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARL STEPHENSON, JOHN COZ, MARK PETERSON, MARK SCHULTZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
madamewoselle
Such a great album. I spent most of college listening to it! It's too bad it didn't get as much of a reception as Mellow Gold and Odelay - Stephenson is a genius in his own right.
williehopscotch
"okay, but...where is the light? you guys are no help to me, man"
i wore this album out when it was released...still sounds beautiful
outkast
This song has many memories for me ... so glad to see it on youtube...
SpliFliZarD
Love this album
outkast
without getting into too much detail, i used to straight RELAX to this song when i was younger, doing and ingesting things i shouldn't have been.... the light is right, lets fall into the light.
craig honeycutt
Carl Stephenson is a true creative
Carter Macmillan
my dad bought me this cd when it came out i was only 8 at the time it was my first cd and it changed my life
Stefan de Medici
I hope you thank your Dad every day.
StarvingSound
Damnt, I wanted to call a band this and turns out there already is one and not only that but Beck is involved. How could I have missed them?
Br Jul
me too a good song back in the day